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PRESENTED  BY 

Dr.    Frederick   W.    LoetFcher 

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THE  BENSON  LIBRARY  OF  HYMNOLOGY 

Endowed  by  the  Reverend 

Louis  Fitzgerald  Benson,  d.d. 

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LIBRARY  OF  THE  THEOLOGICAL  SEMINARY 
PRINCETON,  NEW  JERSEY 


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HYMNAL 


FOR 


Evangelical  Lutheran  Missions. 


St.  Louis,  Mo. 

CONCORDIA  PUBLISHING  HOUSE. 

1905. 


Copyright,  1905, 

by 

CONCORDIA  PUBLISHING  HOUSE, 

ST.  LOUIS,  MO. 


TABLE  OF  CONTENTS. 


PAGE 

I.    Worship:   Nos.  1— 13 1 

II.    Advent  and  Christmas:   Nos.  II — 27 8 

III.  New  Year:   Nos.  28— 31 20 

IV.  Epiphany  and  Missions:   Nos.  35 — 42 24 

V.    Lent:   Nos.  43 — 55 30 

VI.    Easter:   Nos.  56—63  42 

VII.    Ascension:   Nos.  64—67 49 

VIII.    Pentecost:   Nos.  68— 73 52 

IX.    Trinity:   Nos.  74—80 „ 57 

X.    Eeformation:   Nos.  81—85 62 

XI.    The  Word  and  the  Church:   Nos.  86—93 G6 

XII.    Baptism  and  Confirmation:   Nos.  94 — 98 71 

XIII.  The  Lord's  Supper:   Nos.  99—103 75 

XIV.  Repentance:   Nos.  104—115 81 

XV.    Faith  and  Justification:  Nos.  116—128 90 

XVI.    The  Redeemer:   Nos.  129— 140 102 

XVII.    The  Christian  Life:  Nos.  141—151 112 

XVIII.    Morning  and  Evening:  Nos.  152—161 121 

XIX.    Praise:   Nos.  162—168 127 

XX.    Cross  and  Comfort:   Nos.  169—183 132 

XXI.    Death  and  Burial:   Nos.  184—193 146 

XXII.    Judgment  and  Eternity:   Nos.  194—199 155 

XXIII.    Doxologies:   Nos.  200— 202 162 


Versicles 163 

The  Holy  Communion 166 

The  Apostles'  Creed 168 

The  General  Confession 168 


INDEX  OF  HYMNS. 


Xo. 

Abide,  O  dearest  Jesus 2 

Abide  witb  me  !  fast  falls  the  177 

Again  is  come  the  new 14 

A  Lamb  goes  uncomplaining    43 

Alas!  and  did  my  Savior 50 

All  glorv  be  to  God  on  high  1 
All  hail  the  power  of  Jesus'  133 

All  that  I  was,  mv  sin,  mv 121 

Almighty  God,  Thy  Word  is      8 

Amen!  with  truth  most 12 

A  mighty  Fortress  is  our  God    81 

Approach,  my  soul,  the Ill 

Arise,  sons  of  the  kingdom!  15 
As  God  shall  lead  I'll  take...  169 

Asleep  in  Jesus!  blessed 193 

As  with  gladness  men  of  old    37 

Awake,  my  heart,  with 56 

Baptized  into  Thy  name 97 

Before  Jehovah's  awful 9 

Behold  the  sure  Foundation    88 

Beloved,  "It  is  well!" 178 

Blessed  Jesus,  at  Thy  word  3 
Blessed  Jesus,  here  we  stand    94 

Blest  is  the  man,  forever 122 

By  grace  I'm  saved  — grace  116 
Chief  of  sinners  though  I  be  112 

Christ  is  arisen 57 

Christ,  the  Life  of  all  the 44 

"Christ,  the  Lord,  is  risen"  62 
Christ,  whose  glory  fills  the  134 
Come,  follow  me,  the  Savior  141 

Come,  Holy  Spirit,  come! 71 

Come,  Holy  Spirit,  God  and  68 
Come,  Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  72 
Come,  Thou  almighty  King...    79 

Come,  Thou  precious 16 

Commit  whatever  grieves 170 

Create  in  me,  Lord,  O  God...  104 
Dear  Christians,  one  and  all  117 
Deck  thyself,  my  soul,  with    99 

Draw  us  to  Thee 64 

Farewell !  I  say  with  gladn.  184 

Father,  in  whom  we  live 80 

Fear  not,  O  little  flock 84 

Feed  us,  Father  of  Creation  156 

For  me  to  live  is  Jesus 185 

From  Greenland's  icy  mount.  40 
From  heaven  above  to  earth    20 


Glorious  things  of  thee  are... 

God  liveth  still! 

God  moves  in  a  mysterious... 

Grace!  'tis  a  charming 

i  Great  God,  we  sing  that 

Guide  me,  O  Thou  great 

Hail  to  the  Lord's  Anointed 

Hark!  a  voice  saith,  All  are 

Hark!  the  herald-angels  sing 
(  Hark !  what  mean  those  holy 
1  Hasten,  O  sinner,  to  be  wise 

Help,  Helper,  help  in  fear ... 

Here  in  Thy  name,  eternal ... 

How  precious  is  the  Book 
;  How  sweet  the  name  of  Jesus 

I  am  content!   My  Jesus 

,  I  fall  asleep  in  Jesus'  wounds 
i  I  heard  the  voice  of  Jesus  say 
[  I  know  that  my  Redeemer 

I  lay  my  sins  on  Jesus 

i  I  love  Thy  Zion,  Lord! 

In  God,  my  faithful  God 

In  the  cross  of  Christ  I  glory 
i  I  would  not  live  alway ;  I  ask 
I  Jehovah,  let  me  now  adore 
j  Jerusalem,  my  happy  home 

I  Jerusalem,  thou  city  fair 

I  Jesus !  and  shall  it  ever  be... 
I  Jesus!  be  our  Guide 

Jesus  Christ,  my  sure  Def..  . 

Jesus  crucified  possesses 

Jesus,  I  my  cross  have  taken 

Jesus,  I  will  ponder  now 

Jesus,  Jesus,  Jesus  only 

Jesus,  Lover  of  my  soul 

Jesus  !  Name  of  wondrous.  . 
;  Jesus  shall  reign  where'er 
i  "Jesussinnersdothreceive!" 


Jesus,  Thou  my  heart's  del. 
Jesus,  Thy  blood  and  right. 
Joy  to  the  world!  the  Lord... 

Just  as  I  am,  without  one 

L.et  me  be  Thine  forever 

Let  songs  of  praises  fill  the... 
Let  the  earth  now  praise  the 
Let  thoughtless  thousands... 

Let  us  all  with  gladsome 

Let  us  ever  walk  with  Jesus 


171 

179 

123 

33 

148 

24 

186 

25 

26 

113 

172 

90 

91 

135 

58 

187 

124 

63 

136 

92 

173 

51 

180 

4 

198 

194 

137 

28 

59 

46 

181 

45 

129 

138 

34 

41 

105 

130 

125 

27 

126 

86 

73 

17 

199 

21 

142 


VI 


INDEX  OF  HYMNS. 


Xo. 

Lift  up  your  heads,  ye  mighty  18 
Lo!  God  to  heav'n  ascend...  65 
Lord,  as  Thou  wilt,  deal  Thou  174 
Lord,  dismiss  us  with  Thy.  .  13 
Lord  God,  who  art  my  Father  143 
Lord,  grant  that  we  e'er  pure    82 

Lord  Jesus  Christ,  strong 60 

Lord  Jesus  Christ,  to  us  att.  5 
Lord  Jesus  Christ,  with  us.  .  87 
Lord  Jesus,  Thou  art  truly...  100 
Lord,  keep  us  in  Thy  Word...  83 
Lord,  open  Thou  my  heart...  6 
Slav  God  be  praised  hencef.  101 

MyC.iurch!  my  Church! 85 

My  doar  Jesus  I'll  not  leave  131 

My  fa.th  looks  up  to  Thee 149 

My  God,  accept  my  heart 98 

My  hope  is  built  on  n'th'g  less  127 
My  Savior  sinners  doth  rec.  118 

My  soul,  be  on  thy  guard 150 

Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee 182 

Not  all  the  blood  of  beasts...    52 

Now  Christ,  the  very  Son 95 

NowdoweprayGodtheH.G.  69 
Now  I  have  found  the  sure...  119 

Now  lay  we  calmly  188 

Now  let  us  come  before  Him    29 

Now  make  a  joyful  noise 7 

Now  praise  the  Lord,  ye  Gent.  162 
Now  raise  your  happy  voice    22 

Now  rest  beneath  night's 158 

Now  thank  we  all  our  God...  163 

Now  the  shades  of  night  155 

Now  we  begin  the  glad  new    30 

O  bleeding  Head 47 

O  bless  the  Lord,  my  soul ! ...  167 
O  Christ,  our  true  and  only...  38 
O  enter,  Lord,  Thy  temple ...  70 
O  faithful  God,  we  worship  106 

O  for  a  thousand  tongues 139 

O  Friend  of  souls,  how  blest  132 

O  God,  forsake  me  not! 144 

O  God,  Thou  faithful  God 145 

Oholy,  blessed  Trinity 152 

O  Jesus!  Bridegroom  of  my  102 

O  Jesus,  King  of  glory 35 

O  Jesus,  Lamb  of  God 107 

O  Lamb  of  God,  most  holy !...    48 

O  Lord,  how  shall  I  meet 19 

O  Lord,  I  love  Thee  from  my  146 

O  that  I  had  a  thousand 164 

Out  of  the  depths  I  cry 108 

O  world,  I  now  must  leave  189 
Pass  me  not,  O  gentle  Savior  114 
Praise  God!  Death's  hour 190 


No. 

Praise  God,  from  whom  all  200 
Praise  God  the  Lord,  ye  sons  23 
Praise  to  the  Lord,  the  Aim.  165 
Remove  from  us,  O  faithful  109 
Renew  me,  O  eternal  Light...  147 

Rock  of  Ages,  cleft  for  me 128 

Savior,  breathe  an  evening ...  160 
Savior,  sprinkle  many  nat. ...    42 

Savior!   Thy  dying  love 140 

Since  Christ  has  gone  to 66 

Sinners,  turn;  why  will  ye ...  115 

Spread,  O  spread,  thou 39 

Stricken,  smitten,  and  affl.  .  53 
Sun  of  my  soul,  Thou  Savior  161 
The  Bridegroom  soon  will.  .  195 
The  day  is  surely  drawing ...  196 
The  happy  sunshine  now  is  159 

The  Head  that  once  was 67 

The  Lord,  my  God,  be  praised    74 

The  new-born  Child  this 31 

There  is  a  fountain  filled 54 

The  Savior  kindly  calls 96 

These  things  the  seer  Isaiah  75 
Thine  forever!  God  of  love  151 
This  is  the  day  the  Lord  hath  10 
Thou  who  art  Three  in  unity  76 
Thus  far  the  Lord,  the  God ...  166 
Thy  presence,  gracious  God    11 

Thy  table  I  approach 103 

To   Father,   Son,    and  Holy 

Ghost 201 

To  God  the  Father,  Son 202 

To  Thee,  Lord  Jesus,  thanks  49 
To  us  salvation  now  is  come  120 
Undertake  thy  task  w.  Christ  153 

Wake,  awake,  for  night  is 197 

We  all  believe  in  one  true 

God,  Father 77 

We  all  believe  in  one  true 

God,  Maker 78 

We  thank  our  God  and  praise  157 
We  thank  Thee,  Lord,  with—  36 
What  a  Friend  we  have  in...  183 

Whatever  God  ordains 175 

When  all  Thy  mercies 168 

When  I  survey  the  wondrous  55 
When  my  last  hour  is  close  191 
Where  wilt  Thou  go,  since  .  61 
While  yet  the  morn  is  break.  154 
Who  knows  how  near  my  end  192 

Why  should  sorrow  ever 176 

Yea,  as  I  live,  thy  Maker.. 110 

Ye  Christians  in  this  nation  32 
Zion  stands  with  hills  surr. ...    93 


INDEX  OF  TUNES. 


(Cf.  Melodien- Register  of  German  Missouri  Synod  Hymnbook.) 

1.   (8s,  7s,  4.) 
Guide  me,  O  Thou  great  Jehovah. 
Lord,  dismiss  us  with  Thy  blessing. 
Zion  stands  with  hills  surrounded. 

2.    (7s,  6s.  Iambic.) 
Ach,  bleib  mit  deiner  Gnade. 
Christus  der  ist  mein  Leben. 

3.    (7s,  6s.    Trochaic.) 
Lasst  uns  alle  froehlich  sein. 

4.   (7s.  Iambic.) 
Amen!  wir  hab'n  gehoeret. 
Nun  lasst  uns  Gott  dem  Herren. 
Wach  auf,  mein  Herz,  und  singe. 

5.    (7s.    Trochaic.) 
Jesu,  komm  doch  selbst  zu  mir. 
Nun  komm,  der  Heiden  Heiland. 


Hark!  the  herald-angels  sing. 

6.   (CM.) 
Lobt  Gott,  ihr  Christen  allzugleich. 
Nun  danket  all  und  bringet  Ehr\ 
Nun  sich  der  Tag  geendet  hat. 


Alas!  and  did  my  Savior  bleed. 

All  hail  the  power  of  Jesus'  name. 

All  that  I  was,  my  sin,  my  guilt. 

Almighty  God,  Thy  Word  is  cast. 

Approach,  my  soul,  the  mercy-seat. 

Behold  the  sure  Foundation-stone. 

Come,  Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove. 

God  moves  in  a  mysterious"  way. 

How  precious  is  the  Book  divine. 

How  sweet  the  name  of  Jesus  sounds. 

Jerusalem,  my  happy  home. 

Joy  to  the  world !  the  Lord  is  come ! 

My  God,  accept  my  heart  this  day. 

O'for  a  thousand  tongues  to  sing. 

The  Head  that  once  was  crowned  with  thorns. 

There  is  a  fountain  filled  with  blood. 

This  is  the  day  the  Lord  hath  made. 

To  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost. 

When  all  Thy  mercies,  O  my  God. 


VIII  INDEX  OF  TUNES. 


Jesus!  be  our  Guide. 

8.  (7s,  6  lines.) 
As  with  gladness  men  of  old. 
Chief  of  sinners  though  I  be. 
Christ,  whose  glory  Alls  the  skies. 
Rock  of  Ages,  cleft  for  me. 

9.   (S.  M.) 
Beloved,  "It  is  well." 
Come,  Holy  Spirit,  come. 
Father,  in  whom  we  live. 
Grace!  'tis  a  charming  sound. 
I  love  Thv  Zion,  Lord. 
My  soul,  be  on  thy  guard. 
Not  all  the  blood  of  beasts. 
O  bless  the  Lord,  my  soul. 
The  Savior  kindly  calls. 
Thy  table  I  approach. 
To"God,  the  Father,  Son. 

10.    (8s,  7s,  Double.    Trochaic.) 

Glorious  things  of  thee  are  spoken. 
Jesus,  I  my  cross  have  taken. 
Stricken,  smitten,  and  afflicted. 
What  a  Friend  we  have  in  Jesus. 

11.    (L.  M.) 
Ach,  bleib  bei  uns,  Herr  Jesu  Christ 
Ach  Gott,  wie  manches  Herzeleid. 
Christ,  der  du  bist  der  helle  Tag. 
Christe,  der  du  bist  Tag  und  Licht. 
Christum  wir  sollen  loben  schon. 
Das  alte  Jahr  vergangen  ist. 
Das  neugeborne  Kindelein. 
Der  du  bist  drei  in  Einigkeit. 
Die  helle  Sonn  leucht  jetzt  herfuer. 
Erhalt  uns,  Herr,  bei  deinem  Wort. 
Herr  Gott,  der  du  mein  Vater  bist. 
Herr  Gott,  dich  loben  alle  wir. 
Herr  Gott,  erhalt  uns  fuer  und  fuer. 
Herr  Jesu  Christ,  dich  zu  uns  wend. 
Herr  Jesu  Christ,  mein's  Lebens  Licht. 
Herr  Jesu  Christ,  wahr'  Mensch  und  Gott. 
Hinunter  ist  der  SonnenscheiD. 
Lob  sei  dem  allmaechtigen  Gott. 
Mein  Gott,  ich  danke  herzlich  dir. 
Mir  ist  ein  geistlich  Kirchelein. 
Nun  lasst  uns  den  Leib  begraben. 
O  Jesu  Christ,  mein's  Lebens  Licht. 
Vom  Himmel  hoch  da  komm  ich  her. 
Was  fuercht'st  du  Feind  Herodes  sehr. 
Wenn  wir  in  hoechsten  Noeten  sein. 
Wo  Gott  zum  Haus  nicht  gibt  sein'  Gunst. 


INDEX  OF  TUNES.  IX 


Asleep  in  Jesus,  blessed  sleep. 

Before  Jehovah's  awful  throne. 

Blest  is  the  man,  forever  blest. 

Great  God,  we  sing  that  mighty  Hand. 

Hasten,  O  sinner,  to  be  wise. 

Here  in  Thy  name,  eternal  God. 

I  know  that  my  Redeemer  lives. 

Jesus!  and  shall  it  ever  be. 

Jesus  shall  reign  where'er  the  sun. 

Jesus,  Thy  blood  and  righteousness. 

Just  as  I  am,  without  one  plea. 

Let  thoughtless  thousands  choose  the  road. 

Now  Christ,  the  very  Son  of  God. 

Praise  God,  from  whom  all  blessings  flow. 

Sun  of  my  soul,  Thou  Savior  dear. 

Thy  presence,  gracious  God,  afford. 

When  I  survey  the  wondrous  cross. 

12.    (O.H.M.) 

Let  songs  of  praises  fill  the  sky. 

13.    (6s,  4s.) 
Come,  Thou  Almighty  King. 
My  faith  looks  up  to  Thee. 

14.    (C.  P.  M.) 
Fear  not,  O  little  flock,  the  foe. 

15.    (CM.,  Double.) 
I  heard  the  voice  of  Jesus  say. 
My  Church,  my  Church  !  my  d'ear  old  Church ! 

16.    (8s,  7s.) 
Hark !  what  mean  those  holy  voices. 
In  the  cross  of  Christ  I  glofy. 
Savior,  breathe  an  evening  blessing. 
Savior,  sprinkle  many  nations. 

17.    (8s,  5s,  9.) 
Pass  me  not,  O  gentle  Savior. 

18.  (6s,  4s.) 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee. 
Savior,  Thy  dying  love. 

19.    (7s,  Double.) 
Jesus,  Lover  of  my  soul. 

20.  (10s.) 

Abide  with  me !  fast  falls  the  eventide. 

21.  (lis.) 

I  would  not  live  alway;  I  ask  not  to  stay. 

23. 

Nun  bitten  wir  den  Heiligen  Geist. 

24. 

Lobe  den  Herren, den  maechtigen Koenig der  Ehren. 

25. 
Ach  Gott  und  Heir. 


X  INDEX  OF  TUNES. 

29. 

Auf  meinen  lieben  Gott. 
Wo  soil  ich  fliehen  hin. 

31. 

O  Welt,  ich  muss  dich  lassen. 
O  Welt,  sieh  hier  dein  Leben. 

33. 

Jesus,  meine  Zuversicht. 
Meinen  Jesum  lass  ich  nicht. 

34. 

Liebster  Jesu,  wir  sind  hier. 
Meine  Seel',  ermuntre  dich. 

37. 

Gott  des  Himmels  und  der  Erden. 
Jesus,  Jesus,  nichts  als  Jesus. 

38. 
Mir  nach!  spricht  Christus,  unser  Held. 

42. 

Wir  glaeuben  all  an  einen  Gott,  Vater. 

44.    (L.  M.,  6  lines.) 
All  Ehr  und  Lob  soil  Gottes  sein. 
Heut  triumphieret  Gottes  Sohn. 
Vater  unser  im  Himmelreich. 
Wir  danken  dir,  Gott,  fuer  und  fuer. 


My  hope  is  built  on  nothing  less. 

45. 

Ich  sterbe  taeglich  und  mein  Leben. 
O  dass  ich  tausend  Zungen  haette. 
Wer  nur  den  lieben  Gott  laesst  walten. 
Wer  weiss,  wie  nahe  mir  mein  Ende. 

46. 
Dir,  dir,  Jehovah,  will  ich  singen. 

49.    (8s,  7s,  7  lines.  Iambic.) 
Ach  Gott  vom  Himmel,  sieh  darein. 
Allein  Gott  in  der  Hoeh'  sei  Ehr. 
Auf  diesen  Tag  bedenken  wir. 
Aus  Lieb'  laesst  Gott  der  Christenheit. 
Aus  tiefer  Not  schrei'  ich  zu  dir. 
Es  ist  das  Heil  uns  kommen  her. 
Es  ist  gewisslich  an  der  Zeit. 
Es  spricht  der  Unweisen  Mund  wohl. 
Herr  Jesu  Christ,  du  hoechstes  Gut. 
Herr,  wie  du  willt,  so  Schick's  mit  mir. 
Lobet  den  Herrn,  ihr  Heiden  all. 
Nun  freut  euch,  lieben  Christen  g'mein. 
Waer'  Gott  nicht  mit  uns  diese  Zeit. 
Wenn  mein  Stuendlein  vorhanden  ist. 
Wo  Gott  der  Herr  nicht  bei  uns  haelt. 


INDEX  OF  TUNES.  XI 

50. 

O  Lamm  Gottes  unschuldig. 

51. 

Jesu,  meines  Herzens  Freud. 

-       52. 

Es  ist  genug,  so  nimm,  Herr,  melnen  Geist. 

51. 
In  dulci  jubilo. 

55. 

Du  grosser  Schmerzensmann. 

Nun  danket  alle  Gott. 

O  Gott,  du  frommer  Gott. 

O  stilles  Gotteslamm. 

Was  frag  ich  nach  der  Welt. 

57. 

Auf,  auf,  mein  Herz,  mit  Freuden. 


Aus  meines  Herzens  Grunde. 
Helft  mir  Gott's  Guete  preisen. 
Lasset  die  Kindlein  kommen. 
Von  Gott  will  ich  nicht  lassen. 
Zeuch  ein  zu  meinen  Toren. 

59.    (7s,  6s,  Double.  Iambic.) 
Ach  Gott  vom  Himmelreiche. 
Der  Braeut'gam  wird  bald  rufen. 
Geduld,  die  soll'n  wir  haben. 
Herzlich  tut  mich  verlangen. 
Ich  dank  dir,  lieber  Herre. 
Keinen  hat  Gott  verlassen. 
Valet  will  ich  dir  geben. 


From  Greenland's  icy  mountains. 
Hail  to  the  Lord's  Anointed. 
I  lay  my  sins  on  Jesus. 

60.    (7s,  6s,  Double.    Trochaic.) 
Jesu  Leiden,  Pein  und  Tod. 
Schwing  dich  auf  zu  deinem  Gott. 

63. 
Froehlich  soil  mein  Herze  springen. 
Warum  sollt'  ich  mich  denn  graemen. 

64. 

Was  Gott  tut,  das  ist  wohlgetan. 


Der  am  Kreuz  ist  meine  Liebe. 
Freu'  dich  sehr.  O  meine  Seele. 
Jesu,  deine  heiPgen  Wunden. 
Werde  munter.  mein  Gemuete. 
Zion  klagt  mit  Angst  und  Schmerzen, 


XII  INDEX  OF  TUNES. 

68. 
Alio  Menschen  muessen  sterben. 
.Jcsu,  der  du  meine  Seele. 
Jesu,  meines  Lebens  Leben. 

71. 
Macht  hoch  die  Tuer,  die  Tor'  macht  weit. 

72. 

Schmuecke  dich,  O  liebe  Seele. 

73. 

Jerusalem,  du  hochgebaute  Stadt. 

75. 

Ein'  feste  Burg  ist  unser  Gott. 

Herr,  auf  dein  Wort  soil's  sein  gewagt. 

79. 
Komm,  Heiliger  Geist,  Herre  Gott. 

80. 
Gott  lebet  noch !   Seele,  was  verzagst  du  doch? 

84. 
Lasset  uns  mit  Jesu  Ziehen. 
Sollt'  ich  meinem  Gott  nicht  singen. 

85. 
An  Wasserfluessen  Babylon. 

87. 
Wir  glauben  all  an  einen  Gott,  Schoepfer. 

88. 
Mein  Heiland  nimmt  die  Suender  an. 

89. 
Wie  wohl  ist  mir,  O  Freund  der  Seelen. 

90. 
Gott  sei  gelobet  und  gebenedeiet. 

94. 

Herzlich  lieb  hab'  ich  dich,  O  Herr. 

95. 

Wachet  auf,  raft  uns  die  Stimme. 

99. 
Christ  ist  erstanden  von  der  Marter  alien. 

102. 

Jesaia  dem  Propheten  das  geschah. 

106. 

Schaffe  in  mir,  G6tt,  ein  reines  Herze. 


I.   PUBLIC  WORSHIP. 


1.  49. 

1.  ALL  glory  be  to  God  on  high, 
Who  hath  our  race  befriended! 

To  us  no  harm  shall  now  come  nigh, 
The  strife  at  last  is  ended; 
God  showeth  His  good  will  to  men, 
And  peace  shall  reign  on  earth  again; 
O  thank  Him  for  His  goodness! 

2.  We  praise,  we  worship  Thee,  we  trust, 
And  give  Thee  thanks  forever, 

0  Father,  that  Thy  rule  is  just, 

And  wise,  and  changes  never: 

Thy  boundless  power  o'er  all  things  reigns, 

Done  is  whate'er  Thy  will  ordains; 

Well  for  us  that  Thou  rulest! 

3.  O  Jesus  Christ,  Thou  only  Son 
Of  God,  Thy  heavenly  Father, 
Who  didst  for  all  our  sins  atone 
And  the  lost  sheep  dost  gather, 
Thou  Lamb  of  God,  to  Thee  on  high, 
From  out  our  depths,  we  sinners  cry, 
Have  mercy  on  us,  Jesus! 

4.  0  Holy  Ghost,  Thou  precious  Gift, 
Thou  Comforter  unfailing, 

O'er  Satan's  snares  our  souls  uplift, 
And  let  Thy  power  availing 
Avert  our  woes  and  calm  our  dread; 
For  us  the  Savior's  blood  was  shed, 
We  trust  in  Thee  to  save  us! 


PUBLIC  WORSHIP. 

2. 

1.  ABIDE,  O  dearest  Jesus, 
Among  us  with  Thy  grace, 
That  Satan  may  not  harm  us. 
IS' or  we  to  sin  give  place. 

2.  Abide,  O  dear  Redeemer, 
Among  us  with  Thy  Word, 
And  thus  now  and  hereafter 
True  peace  and  joy  afford. 

3.  Abide  with  heavenly  brightness 
Among  us,  precious  Light; 
Thy  truth  direct  and  keep  us 
From  error's  gloomy  night. 

■1.  Abide  with  richest  blessings 
Among  us,  bounteous  Lord; 
Let  us  in  grace  and  wisdom 
Grow  daily  through  Thy  Word. 

5.  Abide  with  Thy  protection 
Among  us,  Lord,  our  Strength; 
Lest  world  and  Satan  fell  us, 
And  overcome  at  length. 

6.  Abide,  0  faithful  Savior, 
Among  us  with  Thy  love, 
Grant  steadfastness,  and  help  us 
To  reach  our  home  above. 

3. 

1.  BLESSED  Jesus,  at  Thy  word 
We  are  gathered  all  to  hear  Thee; 
Let  our  hearts  and  souls  be  stirred 
Now  to  seek  and  love  and  fear  Thee; 
By  Thy  teachings  sweet  and  holy 
Drawn  from  earth  to  love  Thee  solely. 

2.  All  our  knowledge,  sense,  and  sight 
Lie  in  deepest  darkness  shrouded, 
Till  Thy  Spirit  breaks  our  night 
With  the  beams  of  truth  unclouded; 
Thou  alone  to  God  canst  win  us, 
Thou  must  work  all  good  within  us. 


34. 


PUBLIC  WORSHIP. 

Glorious  Lord,  Thyself  impart! 
Light  of  Light,  from  God  proceeding, 
Open  Thou  our  ears  and  heart, 
Help  us  by  Thy  Spirit's  pleading. 
Hear  the  cry  Thy  people  raises, 
Hear  and  bless  our  prayers  and  praises. 

Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
Praise  to  Thee  and  adoration ! 
Grant  that  we  Thy  Word  may  trust, 
And  obtain  true  consolation, 
While  we  here  below  must  wander, 
Till  we  sing  Thy  praises  yonder. 


4.  46. 

1.  JEHOVAH,  let  me  now  adore  Thee, 

For  where  is  there  a  God  such,  Lord,  as  Thou? 

With  songs  I  fain  would  come  before  Thee; 

O  let  Thy  Holy  Spirit  teach  me  now 

To  praise  Thee  in  His  name,  through  whom  alone 

Our  songs  can  please  Thee,  through  Thy  blessed  Son. 

2.  O  Father,  draw  me  to  my  Savior, 

That  Thy  dear  Son  may  draw  me  unto  Thee; 
Thy  Spirit  guide  my  whole  behavior 
And  rule  both  sense  and  reason  thus  in  me, 
That,  Lord,  Thy  peace  I  taste  may  ne'er  depart, 
But  wake  sweet  melodies  within  my  heart. 

3.  Grant  that  Thy  Spirit  prompt  my  praises, 
Then  shall  my  singing  surely  please  Thine  ear; 
Sweet  are  the  sounds  my  heart  then  raises, 
My  prayer  in  truth  and  spirit  Thou  wilt  hear. 
Then  shall  Thy  Spirit  raise  my  heart  to  Thee, 
To  sing  Thee  psalms  of  praise  in  high  degree. 

4.  For  He  can  plead  for  me  with  sighings 
That  are  unutt'rable  to  lips  like  mine; 
He  bids  me  pray  with  earnest  cryings, 
Bears  witness  with  my  soul  that  I  am  Thine, 
Joint-heir  with  Christ,  and  thus  may  dare  to  say: 
O  Abba,  Father!   hear  me  when  I  pray. 


PUBLIC  WORSHIP. 


1.  LORD  Jesus  Christ,  to  us  attend, 
Thy  Holy  Spirit  to  us  send, 
With  grace  to  rule  us  day  by  day, 
And  lead  us  in  true  wisdom's  way. 

2.  Unseal  our  lips  to  sing  Thy  praise, 
Our  hearts  in  true  devotion  raise, 
Our  faith  increase,  and  grant  us  light, 
That  we  may  know  Thy  name  aright; 

3.  Until  we  join  the  hosts  that  cry, 
"Holy  art  Thou,  0  Lord  Most  High!" 

And  'mid  the  light  of  that  blest  place 
Shall  gaze  upon  Thee  face  to  face. 

4.  Glory  to  God,  the  Father,  Son, 
And  Holv  Spirit,  Three  in  One! 
To  Thee)  0  Holy  Trinity, 

Be  praise  throughout  eternity! 

6. 

1.  LORD,  open  Thou  my  heart  to  hear, 
And  by  Thy  Word  to  me  draw  near, 
Let  me  Thy  W7ord  still  pure  retain, 
Let  me  Thy  child  and  heir  remain. 

2.  Thy  Word  doth  move  the  inmost  heart, 
Thy  Word  doth  perfect  health  impart, 
Thy  Word  my  soul  with  joy  doth  bless, 
Thy  Word  brings  peace  and  blessedness. 

3.  Glory  to  God,  the  Father,  Son, 
And  Holy  Spirit,  Three  in  One! 
To  Thee,  O  blessed  Trinity, 

Be  praise  throughout  eternity! 


1.  NOW  make  a  joyful  noise,  all  lands, 
Come,  serve  the  Lord  with  willing  hands, 
Come  with  rejoicing,  nor  delay  • 
Your  homage  in  His  courts  to  pay. 


n. 


PUBLIC  WORSHIP. 

2.  Know  that  God  is  indeed  our  Lord, 
By  all  creation  loud  adored. 

He  made  us  for  His  glory's  sake, 
Alone  from  Him  our  breath  we  take. 

3.  Moreover,  in  His  boundless  grace 
He  made  us  His  own  chosen  race, 
His  sheep  He  tenderly  will  lead 
And  ever  on  green  pastures  feed. 

4.  All  ye  who  for  His  presence  long 
Approach  His  gates  with  happy  song, 
Into  His  temple  come  with  joy 

And  make  His  praise  your  sweet  employ. 

5.  Give  thanks  to  God  and  sing  His  praise, 
Your  anthems  to  His  glory  raise, 

On  Him  your  grateful  psalms  bestow; 
No  sweeter  joy  may  Christians  know. 

6.  His  goodness  all  our  day  attends, 
His  loving-kindness  never  ends, 
His  boundless  grace  to  us  is  sure, 
His  truth  forever  doth  endure. 

7.  God  Father  in  the  highest  throne, 
And  Jesus  Christ,  His  only  Son, 
With  God  the  Holy  Spirit  be 
Adored  through  all  eternity. 


8. 

1.  ALMIGHTY  God,  Thy  Word  is  cast 
Like  seed  into  the  ground; 

Now  let  the  dew  of  heav'n  descend, 
And  righteous  fruits  abound. 

2.  Let  not  the  foe*  of  Christ  and  man 
This  holy  seed  remove; 

But  give  it  root  in  every  heart, 
To  bring  forth  fruits  of  love. 

3.  Let  not  the  Avorld's  deceitful  cares 
The  rising  plant  destroy; 

But  let  it  yield  a  hundredfold 
The  fruits  of  peace  and  joy. 


PUBLIC  WORSHIP. 

Oft  as  the  precious  seed  is  sown, 
Thy  quickening  grace  bestow, 
That  all  whose  souls  the  truth  receive 
Its  saving  power  may  know. 


9. 

1.  BEFORE  Jehovah's  awful  throne, 
Ye  nations,  bow  with  sacred  joy; 
Know  that  the  Lord  is  God  alone, 
He  can  create,  and  He  destroy. 

2.  His  sov'reign  power,  without  our  aid, 
Made  us  of  clay,  and  formed  us  men; 

And  when  like  wandering  sheep  we  strayed, 
He  brought  us  to  His  fold  again. 

3.  We  are  His  people,  we  His  care, 
Our  souls  and  all  our  mortal  frame: 
What  lasting  honors  shall  we  rear, 
Almighty  Maker,  to  Thy  name? 

4.  We'll  crowd  Thy  gates  with  thankful  songs, 
High  as  the  heavens  our  voices  raise: 

And  earth,  with  her  ten  thousand  tongues, 
Shall  fill  Thy  courts  with  sounding  praise. 

5.  Wide  as  the  world  is  Thy  command, 
Vast  as  eternity  Thy  love; 

Firm  as  a  rock  Thy  truth  must  stand, 
When  rolling  years  shall  cease  to  move. 


10. 

1.  THIS  is  the  day  the  Lord  hath  made; 
He  calls  the  hours  His  own : 

Let  heav'n  rejoice,  let  earth  be  glad, 
And  praise  surround  the  throne. 

2.  To-day  He  rose  and  left  the  dead, 
And  Satan's  empire  fell; 

To-day  the  saints  His  triumph  spread, 
And  all  His  wonders  tell. 


PUBLIC  WORSHIP. 

3.  Hosanna  to  tli'  anointed  King, 
To  David's  holy  Son! 

Help  us,  0  Lord ;   descend  and  bring 
Salvation  from  Thy  throne. 

4.  Blest  be  the  Lord,  who  comes  to  men 
With  messages  of  grace; 

Who  comes  in  God  His  Father's  name 
To  save  our  sinful  race. 

5.  Hosanna  in  the  highest  strains 
The  Church  on  earth  can  raise; 

The  highest  heavens,  in  which  He  reigns, 
Shall  give  Him  nobler  praise. 

11.  n 

1.  THY  presence,  gracious  God,  afford. 
Prepare  us  to  receive  Thy  Word; 
Now  let  Thy  voice  engage  our  ear, 
And  faith  be  mixed  with  what  we  hear. 

2.  Distracting  thoughts  and  cares  remove, 
And  fix  our  hearts  and  hopes  above; 
With  food  divine  may  we  be  fed, 

And  satisfied  with  living  bread. 

3.  To  us  the  sacred  Word  apply 
With  sov'reign  power  and  energy; 
And  may  we,  in  Thy  faith  and  fear, 
Reduce  to  practice  what  we  hear. 


4. 


Teach  us  to  know  and  do  Thy  will ; 
Thy  saving  power  and  love  display, 
And  guide  us  to  the  realms  of  day. 

12. 

1.  AMEN !  with  truth  most  preciou- 
Did  God  again  refresh  us. 

His  Spirit,  sent  from  heaven, 
Confirm  it  in  us.     Amen. 

2.  Amen !   to  God  be  glory. 
Christ  Jesus,  we  adore  Thee. 
Thy  Spirit,  Lord,  unite  us 
In  bliss  eternal.     Amen. 


ADVENT  AND  CHRISTMAS. 


13. 

1.  LORD,  dismiss  us  with  Thy  blessing, 
Fill  our  hearts  with  joy  and  peace! 
Let  us  each,  Thy  Love  possessing, 
Triumph  in  redeeming  grace. 

O  refresh  us, 

Traveling  through  this  wilderness. 

2.  Thanks  we  give  and  adoration 
For  Thy  Gospel's  joyful  sound. 
May  the  fruits  of  Thy  salvation 
In  our  hearts  and  lives  abound: 
May  Thy  presence 

With  us  evermore  be  found. 

3.  So,  whene'er  the  signal's  given 
Us  from  earth  to  call  away, 
Borne  on  angels'  wings  to  heaven, 
Glad  the  summons  to  obey, 

May  we,  ready, 

Rise  and  reign  in  endless  day. 


II.   ADVENT  AND  CHRISTMAS. 


14. 

1.  AGAIN  is  come  the  new  church-year; 
Rejoice,  all  Christians,  far  and  near! 
Thy  King,  O  Zion,  comes  to  thee, 
Therefore  rejoice  eternally! 

Hallelujah! 

2.  Now  in  our  midst  anew  are  heard 
The  lessons  of  God's  gracious  Word, 
Which  shows  the  way  to  life  in  heav'n. 
For  this  all  praise  to  God  be  giv'n! 

Hallelujah! 


ADVENT  AND  CHRISTMAS. 

3.  What  we  are  taught  by  Thy  true  Word, 
By  which  our  faith  is  strengthened,  Lord, 
Let  that  abide  in  us,  that  we 
May  render  endless  praise  to  Thee. 
Hallelujah! 

15.  5 

1.  AEISE,  sons  of  the  kingdom! 
The  King  is  drawing  nigh; 
Arise,  and  hail  with  gladness 
The  Ruler  from  on  high. 

Ye  Christians,  hasten  forth! 
Your  praise  and  homage  bring  Him, 
And  glad  hosannas  sing  Him ; 
Naught  else  your  love  is  worth. 

2.  Arise,  ye  drooping  mourners! 
The  King  is  very  near; 
Away  with  grief  and  sorrow, 
For  lo!  yoiir  Help  is  here. 
Behold,  in  many  a  place  — 

O  blessed  consolation!  — 
We  And  Him,  our  Salvation, 
In  His  pure  means  of  grace. 

3.  Now  hear,  ye  bold  transgressors, 
The  King  does  well  give  heed 
To  all  that  ye  are  doing, 

And  to  the  life  ye  lead, 
Enthralled  by  sin  and  hell; 
Nothing  in  all  creation 
Escapes  His  observation, 
He  marketh  all  things  well. 

4.  Be  righteous,  ye,  His  subjects, 
The  King  is  just  and  true; 
Prepare  for  Him  a  highway, 
Make  all  things  straight  and  new. 
He  means  all  for  our  good; 
Then  let  us  bear  the  crosses, 
Which  He  Himself  imposes, 

In  an  undaunted  mood. 


10  ADVENT  AND  CHRISTMAS. 

5.  The  King  in  grace  remembers 
His  loved  ones  here  below 
With  gifts  of  royal  treasures, 
Yea,  doth  Himself  bestow 
Through  His  blest  Word  and  grace. 
O  King,  arrayed  in  splendor, 
To  Thee  all  praise  we'll  render 
Here  and  there  face  to  face. 

G.  O  rich  the  gifts  Thou  bring'st  us, 
Thyself  made  poor  and  weak: 
O  Love  beyond  expression 
That  thus  can  sinners  seek! 
For  this,  O  Lord,  will  we 
Our  joyous  tribute  bring  Thee, 
And  glad  hosannas  sing  Thee, 
And  ever  grateful  be. 

16. 

1.  COME,  Thou  precious  Ransom,  come! 
Only  Hope  for  sinful  mortals ! 
Come,  O  Savior  of  the  world, 

Open  are  to  Thee  all  portals; 
Come  in  wonted  suavity, 
Anxiously  we  wait  for  Thee. 

2.  O  great  King  of  glory,  come! 
Let  me  be  Thy  living  temple; 
Enter  Thou  into  my  heart; 
Though  I  am  but  poor  and  simple, 
Yet  my  riches  then  shall  be 

That  Thou  reignest,  Lord,  in  me. 

3.  My  hosannas  and  my  palms 
Graciously  receive,  I  pray  Thee; 
Evermore,  as  best  I  can, 
Savior,  I  will  homage  pay  Thee, 
And  in  faith  I  will  embrace, 

Lord,  Thy  merit  through  Thy  grace. 

4.  Hail!    Hosanna!    David's  Son, 
Help,  Lord,  hear  our  supplication! 
Let  Thy  kingdom,  scepter,  crown, 
Bring  us  blessing  and  salvation, 
That  forever  we  may  sing: 

Hail!    Hosanna!   to  our  King. 


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ADVENT  AND  CHRISTMAS.  11 

17. 

1.  LET  the  earth  now  praise  the  Lord, 
Who  hath  truly  kept  His  word, 
And  the  sinners'  Help  and  Friend 
Now  at  last  to  us  doth  send. 

2.  What  the  fathers  most  desired, 
What  the  prophets'  heart  inspired, 
What  they  longed  for  many  a  year, 
Stands  fulfilled  in  glory  here. 

3.  Abram's  promised  great  Reward, 
Zion's  Helper,  Jacob's  Lord, 
Him  of  twofold  race  behold, 
Truly  came,  as  long  foretold. 

4.  Welcome,  O  my  Savior,  now! 
Hail !   my  Portion,  Lord,  art  Thou ! 
Here,  too,  in  my  heart,  I  pray, 

0  prepare  Thyself  a  way. 

5.  King  of  glory,  enter  in! 
Cleanse  it  from  the  filth  of  sin, 
As  Thou  hast  so  often  done; 

It  belongs  to  Thee  alone. 

6.  As  Thy  coming  was  in  peace, 
Noiseless,  full  of  gentleness, 
Let  the  same  mind  dwell  in  me 
That  was  ever  found  in  Thee. 

7.  Comfort  my  desponding  heart; 
Thou  my  Strength  and  Refuge  art. 

1  am  weak,  and  cunningly 
Satan  lays  his  snares  for  me. 

8.  Bruise  for  me  the  Serpent's  head, 
That,  set  free  from  doubt  and  dread, 
I  may  cleave  to  Thee  in  faith, 
Safely  kept  through  life  and  death: 

9.  And  when  Thou  dost  come  again 
As  a  glorious  King  to  reign, 

I  with  joy  may  see  Thy  face, 
Truly  ransomed  by  Thy  grace. 


12  ADVENT  AND  CHRISTMAS. 

18. 

1.  LIFT  up  your  heads,  ye  mighty  gates! 
Behold,  the  King  of  glory  waits: 

The  King  of  kings  is  drawing  mar. 
The  Savior  of  the  world  is  here; 
Life  and  salvation  He  doth  bring, 
Wherefore  rejoice,  and  gladly  sing: 
We  praise  Thee,  Father,  now, 
Creator,  wise  art  Thou! 

2.  The  Lord  is  just,  a  Helper  tried, 
Mercy  is  ever  at  His  side, 

His  kingly  crown  is  holiness, 

His  scepter,  pity  in  distress, 

The  end  of  all  our  woe  He  brings ; 

Wherefore  the  earth  is  glad  and  sings: 

We  praise  Thee,  Savior,  now, 

Mighty  in  deed  art  Thou! 

3.  O  blest  the  land,  the  city  blest. 
Where  Christ  the  Ruler  is  confessed! 
O  happy  hearts  and  happy  homes 

To  whom  this  King  in  triumph  comes! 
The  cloudless  Sun  of  joy  He  is. 
Who  bringeth  pure  delight  and  bliss. 
O  Comforter  divine, 
What  boundless  grace  is  Thine! 

4.  Fling  wide  the  portals  of  your  heart; 
Make  it  a  temple  set  apart 

From  earthly  use  for  heaven's  supply, 
Adorned  with  prayer,  and  love,  and  joy: 
So  shall  your  Sov' reign  enter  in, 
And  newT  and  nobler  life  begin. 
To  Thee,  0  God,  be  praise 
For  word,  and . deed,  and  grace ! 

5.  Redeemer,  come!     I  open  wide 

My  heart  to  Thee;   here,  Lord,  abide! 
Let  me  Thy  inner  presence  feel, 
Thy  grace  and  love  in  me  reveal; 
Thy  Holy  Spirit  guide  us  on, 
Until  our  glorious  goal  be  won! 
Eternal  praise  and  fame 
We  offer  to  Thy  name. 


ADVENT  AND  CHRISTMAS.  13 


59. 


19. 

O  LORD,  how  shall  I  meet  Thee, 
How  welcome  Thee  aright? 
All  nations  long  to  greet  Thee, 
My  Hope,  my  heart's  Delight! 
O  kindle,  clearest  Jesus, 
Thy  lamp  within  my  breast, 
That  I  may  know  what  pleases 


2.  Thy  Zion  strews  before  Thee 
Green  boughs  and  fairest  palms, 
And  I,  too,  will  adore  Thee 
With  sweetest  songs  and  psalms. 
My  heart  shall  bloom  forever 
For  Thee  with  praises  new. 
And  from  Thy  name  shall  never 
Withhold  the  honor  due. 

3.  What  hast  Thou  left  ungranted 
To  give  me  glad  relief? 
When  soul  and  body  panted 

In  utmost  depth  of  grief, 
In  deepest  degradation, 
Devoid  of  joy  and  peace, 
Then,  Thou,  my  soul's  Salvation, 
Didst  come  to  bring  release. 

4.  Naught,  naught,  dear  Lord,  could  move  Thee 
To  leave  Thy  rightful  place 

Save  love,  for  which  I  love  Thee; 

A  love  that  could  embrace 

A  world  where  sorrow  dwelleth, 

Which  sin  and  suffering  fill, 

More  than  the  tongue  e'er  telleth;  — 

Yet  Thou  couldst  love  it  still! 

5.  Rejoice  then,  ye  sad-hearted, 
Who  sit  in  deepest  gloom, 
Who  mourn  o'er  joys  departed, 
And  tremble  at  your  doom: 
Despair  not.  He  is  near  you, 
Yea,  standing  at  the  door, 

Who  best  can  help  and  cheer  you, 
And  bid  you  weep  no  more. 


14  ADVENT  AND  CHRISTMAS. 

6.  Sin's  debt,  that  fearful  burden, 
Let  not  your  souls  distress; 
Your  guilt  the  Lord  will  pardon 
And  cover  with  His  grace. 
He  comes,  He  comes,  procuring 
The  peace  of  sin  forgiv'n, 
To  all  God's  sons  securing 
Their  part  and  lot  in  heav'n. 


20.  l; 

1.  FROM  heaven  above  to  earth  I  come 
To  bear  good  news  to  every  home; 
Glad  tidings  of  great  joy  I  bring, 
Whereof  I  now  will  say  and  sing. 

2.  To  you  this  night  is  born  a  child 
Of  Mary,  chosen  virgin  mild; 
This  little  child,  of  lowly  birth, 
Shall  be  the  joy  of  all  the  earth. 

3.  This  is  the  Christ,  our  God  and  Lord, 
Who  in  all  need  shall  aid  afford; 

He  will  Himself  your  Savior  be, 
From  all  your  sins  to  make  you  free. 

4.  He  brings  those  blessings,  long  ago 
Prepared  by  God  for  all  below, 
That  in  His  heavenly  kingdom  blest 
You  may  with  us  forever  rest. 

5.  Welcome  to  earth,  Thou  noble  Guest, 
Through  whom  the  sinful  world  is  blest! 
Thou  com'st  to  share  my  misery. 
What  thanks  shall  I  return  to  Thee? 

6.  Ah!   Lord,  who  hast  created  all, 

How  hast  Thou  made  Thee  weak  and  small, 
That  Thou  must  choose  Thy  infant  bed 
Where  humble  cattle  lately  fed. 

7.  Ah!  dearest  Jesus,  holy  Child, 
Make  Thee  a  bed,  soft,  undefiled, 
Within  my  heart,  that  it  may  be 
A  quiet  chamber  kept  for  Thee. 


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21. 


1.  LET  us  all  with  gladsome  voice 
Praise  the  God  of  heaven. 
Who,  to  bid  our  hearts  rejoice, 
His  own  Sou  hath  given. 


That  with  Him  in  heav'n's  fair  homes 
We  may  reign  in  gladness. 

3.  We  are  rich,  for  He  was  poor; 
Is  not  this  a  wonder? 
Therefore  praise  God  evermore, 
Here  on  earth  and  yonder! 

4.  O  Lord  Christ,  our  Savior  dear, 
Be  Thou  ever  near  us. 

Grant  us  now  a  glad  New  Year; 
Amen,  Jesus,  hear  us! 

22. 

1.  NOW  raise  your  happy  voice, 
Sing  all  and  loud  rejoice, 
Lowly  there  reclineth 

Our  heart's  delight  so  blest, 
As  the  sun  He  shineth 
Upon  His  mother's  breast; 
Thou  art  A  and  0 !    :  | : 

2.  0  Son  of  God  on  high, 
For  Thee  I  weep  and  sigh; 
Comfort  my  sad  spirit, 

O  fairest,  purest  Child. 
Through  Thy  grace  and  merit, 
O  Jesus  meek  and  mild, 
Draw  me  hence  to  Thee.  :  | : 

3.  How  rich  His  love  God  proves! 
The  Son  our  guilt  removes. 
When  man's  sinful  nation 

Lay  dead  in  vanity, 

He  brought  us  salvation, 

All  heaven's  ecstasy. 

0  that  we  were  there !    :  | : 


54. 


16  ADVENT  AND  CHRISTMAS. 

4.  Where  are  those  mansions  fair? 
In  that  blest  yonder,  where 
Angel  choirs  are  singing 
Around  the  Christ-child  dear, 
And  their  harps  keep  ringing 
In  heaven  sweet  and  clear. 
0  that  we  were  there !    :  | : 


23. 

1.  PRAISE  God  the  Lord,  ye  sons  of  clay, 
Before  His  highest  throne, 

Who  opens  heav'n  again  this  day, 
And  gives  us  His  own  Son. 

2.  He  leaves  His  heavenly  Father's  throne, 
Is  born  an  infant  small, 

And  in  a  manger  poor  and  lone 
Lies  in  an  humble  stall. 

3.  He  lays  aside  His  power  divine, 
A  servant's  form  doth  take, 

In  want  and  lowness  He  doth  pine 
Who  heav'n  and  earth  did  make. 

4.  He  nestles  at  His  mother's  breast, 
Her  milk  His  food  must  be, 

Whom  saints  and  angels  call  the  Blest, 
For  David's  Root  is  He. 

5.  'Tis  He  who  in  these  latter  days 
From  Judah's  tribe  should  come, 

By  whom  the  Lord  again  would  raise 
His  Church,  His  Christendom. 

6.  A  wondrous  change  which  He  doth  make! 
He  takes  our  flesh  and  blood, 

And  lays  aside,  for  sinners'  sake, 
His  majesty  of  God. 

7.  He  serves  that  I  a  lord  may  be  — 
A  great  exchange,  indeed ! 

Could  Jesus'  love  do  more  for  me, 
To  help  me  in  my  need? 


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8.  He  opens  us  again  the  door 
Of  Paradise  to-day; 
The  cherub  guards  the  gate  no  more. 
To  God  our  thanks  we  pay. 


24. 

HAIL  to  the  Lord's  Anointed, 
Great  David's  greater  Son! 
Hail,  in  the  time  appointed, 
His  reign  on  earth  begun! 
He  comes  to  break  oppression, 
To  set  the  captive  free, 
To  take  away  transgression, 
And  rule  in  equity. 

He  comes  with  succor  speedy 
To  those  who  suffer  wrong ; 
To  help  the  poor  and  needy 
And  bid  the  weak  be  strong; 
To  give  them  songs  for  sighing, 
Their  darkness  turn  to  light, 
Whose  souls,  condemned  and  dying, 
Were  precious  in  His  sight. 

He  shall  come  down  like  showers 
Upon  the  fruitful  earth; 
And  love,  joy,  hope,  like  flowers, 
Spring  in  His  path  to  birth. 
Before  Him,  on  the  mountains, 
Shall  peace,  the  herald,  go; 
And  righteousness,  in  fountains, 
From  hill  to  valley  flow. 

For  Him  shall  prayer  unceasing 

And  daily  vows  ascend; 

His  kingdom  still  increasing, 

A  kingdom  without  end. 

The  tide  of  time  shall  never 

His  covenant  remove; 

His  name  shall  stand  forever; 

That  name  to  us  is  Love. 


53. 


18  ADVENT  AND  CHRISTMAS. 


25. 

1.  II ARK!   the  herald-angels  sing, 
"Glory  to  the  new-born  King; 

Peace  on  earth,  and  mercy  mild, 
God  and  sinners  reconciled!" 

2.  Joyful,  all  ye  nations,  rise, 
Join  the  triumph  of  the  skies; 
With  th'  angelic  hosts  proclaim, 

"Christ  is  born  in  Bethlehem!" 

3.  Christ,  by  highest  heav'n  adored, 
Christ,  the  everlasting  Lord : 
Late  in  time  behold  Him  come, 
Offspring  of  a  virgin's  womb! 

4.  Veiled  in  flesh,  the  Godhead  see, 
Hail,  th'  incarnate  Deity! 
Pleased  as  man  with  men  to  dwell, 
Jesus,  our  Emmanuel! 

5.  Hail,  the  heavenly  Prince  of  peace, 
Hail,  the  Son  of  righteousness! 
Light  and  life  to  all  He  brings, 
Ris'n  with  healing  in  His  wings. 

6.  Mild  He  lays  His  glory  by, 
Born  that  man  no  more  may  die; 
Born  to  raise  the  sons  of  earth; 
Born  to  give  them  second  birth. 

7.  Come,  Desire  of  nations,  come, 
Fix  in  us  Thy  humble  home; 
O,  to  all  Thyself  impart, 
Formed  in  each  believing  heart! 


26. 

1.  HARK!  what  mean  those  holy  voices. 
Sweetly  sounding  through  the  skies? 
Lo!   th'  angelic  host  rejoices; 
Heavenly  hallelujahs  rise. 


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2.  Listen  to  the  wondrous  story 
Which  they  chant  in  hymns  of  joy, 

"Glory  in  the  highest,  glory! 
Glory  be  to  God  most  high! 

3.  "Peace  on  earth,  good  will  from  heaven, 

Reaching  far  as  man  is  found; 
Souls  redeemed,  and  sins  forgiven! 
Loud  our  golden  harps  shall  sound. 

4.  "Christ  is  born,  the  great  Anointed; 

Heav'n  and  earth  His  praises  sing! 
O  receive  whom  God  appointed 
For  your  Prophet,  Priest,  and  King. 

5.  "Hasten,  mortals,  to  adore  Him; 

Learn  His  name  and  taste  His  joy; 
Till  in  heav'n  ye  sing  before  Him: 
Glory  be  to  God  most  high!" 

6.  Let  us  learn  the  wondrous  story 
Of  our  great  Redeemer's  birth; 
Spread  the  brightness  of  His  glory, 
Till  it  cover  all  the  earth. 

27.  6. 

1.  JOY  to  the  world!   the  Lord  is  come! 
Let  earth  receive  her  King: 

Let  every  heart  prepare  Him  room, 
And  heav'n  and  nature  sing. 

2.  Joy  to  the  earth!  the  Savior  reigns! 
Let  men  their  songs  employ; 

While  fields  and  floods,  rocks,  hills,  and  plains 
Repeat  the  sounding  joy. 

3.  No  more  let  sin  and  sorrow  grow, 
Nor  thorns  infest  the  ground; 

He  comes  to  make  His  blessings  flow 
Far  as  the  curse  is  found. 

4.  He  rules  the  world  with  truth  and  grace, 
And  makes  the  nations  prove 

The  glories  of  His  righteousness, 
And  wonders  of  His  love. 


20  NEW  YEAR. 

III.    NEW  YEAR. 


28. 

1.  JESUS!   be  our  Guide 
As  through  life  we  glide; 
Faithfully  in  our  behavior 
May  we  follow  Thee,  dear  Savior: 
Lead  us  by  Thy  hand 
Through  to  Fatherland. 


Let  us  to  Thee  hold; 

When  the  cup  of  sorrow  draining, 

May  we  do  so  uncomplaining; 

For  through  trials  we 

Find  our  way  to  Thee. 

3.  When  affliction's  smart 
Anguishes  the  heart — 

Though  our  life  be  woe  and  weakness, 
Help  us  bear  our  cross  in  meekness ; 
May  we  keep  in  mind, 
God's  a  Father  kind. 

4.  Order  Thou  our  ways, 
Lord,  through  all  our  days ; 
Though  our  path  be  dark  and  cheerless, 
Jesus  with  us,  we'll  be  fearless. 
Open,  when  life's  o'er, 

Lord,  to  us  Thy  door. 


29. 

1.  NOW  let  us  come  before  Him, 
With  songs  and  prayers  adore  Him, 
Who  to  our  life  from  heaven 

All  needed  strength  hath  given. 

2.  The  stream  of  years  is  flowing, 
And  we  are  onward  going, 
From  old  to  new  surviving, 
And  by  His  mercy  thriving. 


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3.  In  woe  we  often  languish, 

And  pass  through  times  of  anguish, 
Of  wars  and  trepidation 
Alarming  every  nation. 

4.  But  God  His  children  shieldeth 
And  full  protection  yieldeth; 
When  need  and  woe  distress  them, 
His  loving  arms  caress  them. 

5.  0  God  of  mercy,  hear  us ! 
Our  Father,  be  Thou  near  us; 
'Mid  crosses  and  in  sadness 

Be  Thou  our  Fount  of  gladness. 

6.  To  all  that  bow  before  Thee 
And  for  Thy  grace  implore  Thee 
O  grant  Thy  benediction 

And  patience  in  affliction. 

7.  With  richest  blessings  crown  us, 
In  all  our  ways,  Lord,  own  us; 
Give  grace,  who  grace  bestowest 
To  all,  e'en  to  the  lowest. 

8.  0  Lord,  assistance  lend  us, 
Thy  Holy  Spirit  send  us, 

That  He  may  make  us  glorious, 
And  lead  to  Thee  victorious. 


30. 


44. 


1.  NOW  we  begin  the  glad  new  year, 
Lord  Jesus,  with  Thy  help  be  near; 
Defend  us  in  this  evil  age 

From  war's  and  plague's  and  famine's  rage. 

We  pray  Thee,  with  Thy  mighty  arm 

Keep  church  and  home  and  state  from  harm. 

2.  Grant  us  Thy  Word  and  Sacrament 
Throughout  the  land  until  our  end. 
This  new  year  with  Thy  goodness  crown, 
And  pour  Thy  richest  blessing  down. 

"Amen,  dear  Lord,  hear  us  this  day!" 
With  fervent  hearts  Thy  Christians  pray. 


22  NEW  YEAR. 

31. 

1.  THE  new-born  Child  this  early  morn, 
The  dear  Christ-child  of  virgin  born. 
Again  brings  from  Bis  heavenly  home 
A  new  year  to  all  Christendom. 

2.  This  causes  joy  to  angels  fair, 
Who  love  to  keep  ns  in  their  care; 
They  sing  that  in  this  wondrous  Child 
God  now  with  man  is  reconciled. 

3.  Since  God  is  reconciled  with  man, 
What  harm  can  Satan  do  us,  then? 
O'er  Satan  and  the  gates  of  hell 
This  Christ-child  shall  for  us  prevail. 

4.  He  brings  the  year  of  jubilee! 
Why  doubt  we  yet  despondently? 
Cheer  up!     This  is  a  joyous  day, 
The  Christ-child  drives  all  care  away. 

32.  58. 

1.  YE  Christians  in  this  nation, 
Come  all,  and  praise  with  me 
Our  Maker's  preservation 

In  joyful  harmony, 
E'en  at  this  present  time, 
When  we  new  date  our  season, 
And  have  the  greatest  reason 
To  love  our  Lord  Divine. 

2.  Eepeat  with  true  devotion 
The  wonders  of  His  grace, 
Let  no  unhallowed  notion 
Destroy  our  thankfulness, 
But  still  remember  well 
That  this  year's  renovation 
Renews  our  obligation 

To  fight  'gainst  sin  and  hell. 

3.  His  grace  is  still  preserving 
Our  peace  in  Church  and  State; 
His  love  is  never  swervimr. 

In  spite  of  Satan's  hate; 


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Dispens'd  with  open  hand 
His  plentiful  productions, 

Prevented  all  destructions 
From  this  most  sinful  land. 

His  Father-like  compassion 
Regards  our  feeble  frame, 
When,  turning  from  transgression, 
We  come  in  Jesus'  name 
Before  His  holy  face, 
Then  every  sinful  motion 
1^  cast  into  the  ocean 
Of  never-failing  grace. 

These  mercies  we're  adoring, 
O  Lord,  who  dwell1  st  above, 
Which  Thou  hast  been  restoring 
Through  Christ,  the  Son  of  Love; 
In  whom  Thou  wilt  be  pleased 
To  grant  this  year  ensuing, 
Grace,  constant  in  well-doing, 
Till  we're  from  sin  released. 


33. 

1.  GREAT  God,  we  sing  that  mighty  Hand 
By  which  supported  still  we  stand; 
The  opening  year  Thy  mercy  shows ; 
Let  mercy  crown  it  till  it  close. 

2.  By  day,  by  night,  at  home,  abroad, 
Still  we  are  guarded  by  our  God, 
By  His  incessant  bounty  fed, 

By  His  unerring  council  led. 

3.  With  grateful  hearts  the  past  we  own; 
The  future,  all  to  us  unknown. 

We  to  Thy  guardian  care  commit. 
And,  peaceful,  leave  before  Thy  feet. 

4.  In  scenes  exalted  or  depressed, 

Be  Thou  our  Joy,  and  Thou  our  Best; 
Thy  goodness  all  our  hopes  shall  raise. 
Adored  through  all  our  changing  days. 


24  EPIPHANY  AND  MISSIONS. 

5.  When  death  shall  interrupt  our  songs, 
And  seal  in  silence  mortal  tongues. 
Our  Helper,  God,  in  whom  we  trust, 
In  better  worlds  our  soul  shall  boast. 

34. 

1.  JESUS!     Name  of  wondrous  love, 
Name  all  other  names  above] 

Name  at  which  must  every  knee 
Bow  in  deep  humility. 

2.  Jesus!     Name  of  priceless  worth 
To  the  fallen  sons  of  earth, 
For  the  promise  that  it  gave  — 

"Jesus  shall  His  people  save." 

3.  Jesus!     Name  of  mercy  mild, 
Given  to  the  holy  Child, 
When  the  cup  of  human  woe 
First  He  tasted  here  below. 

4.  Jesus!    Only  Name  that's  giv'n 
Under  all  the  mighty  heav'n, 
Whereby  man,  to  sin  enslaved, 
Bursts  his  fetters,  and  is  saved. 

5.  Jesus!     Name  of  wondrous  love! 
Human  Name  of  Him  above! 
Pleading  only  this  we  flee, 
Helpless,  0  our  God,  to  Thee. 


IV.    EPIPHANY  AND  MISSIONS. 


35. 

0  JESUS,  King  of  glory! 
Both  David's  Lord  and  Son! 
Thy  realm  endures  forever, 
In  heav'n  is  fixed  Thy  throne; 
Help,  that  in  earth's  dominions, 
Throughout  from  pole  to  pole, 
Thy  realm  may  spread  salvation 
To  eaeh  benighted  soul. 


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2.  The  Eastern  sages,  bringing 
Their  tribute-gifts  to  Thee, 
Bear  witness  to  Thy  kingdom, 
And  humbly  bow  the  knee; 
To  Thee  the  star  is  pointing, 
To  Thee  tli'  inspired  Word; 
Hence  joyously  we  hail  Thee: 
Our  Savior  and  our  Lord! 

3.  Thou  art  a  mighty  Monarch, 
As  by  the  Word  we're  told, 
Yet  carest  Thou  but  little 
For  earthly  goods  or  gold; 

On  no  proud  steed  Thou  ridest, 
Thou  wear'st  no  jeweled  crown, 
Nor  dwell'st  in  lordly  castle, 
But  bearest  scoff  and  frown. 

4.  Yet  art  Thou  decked  with  beauty, 
NVith  rays  of  glorious  light; 
Thou  ever  teem'st  with  goodness, 
And  all  Thy  ways  are  right. 
Vouchsafe  to  shield  Thy  people 
With  Thine  almighty  arm, 

That  they  may  dwell  in  safety 
From  those  who  mean  them  harm. 

5.  Ah,  look  on  me  with  pity, 
Though  I  am  weak  and  poor; 
Admit  me  to  Thy  kingdom, 
To  dwell  there,  blest  and  sure. 

I  pray  Thee,  keep  and  guide  me 
Safe  from  my  bitter  foes, 
From  sin,  and  death,  and  Satan; 
Free  me  from  all  my  woes. 

6.  And  bid  Thy  Word  within  me 
Shine  as  the  fairest  star; 
Keep  sin  and  all  false  doctrine 
Forever  from  me  far. 

Help  me  confess  Thee  truly, 
And  with  Thy  Christendom 
Here  own  Thee  King  and  Savior 
And  in  the  world  to  come. 


26  EPIPHANY  AND  MISSIONS. 

36.  .     u. 

1.  WE  thank  Thee,  Lord,  with  one  accord 
For  granting  us  Thy  precious  Word 
That  shines  so  clearly  in  our  night 
And  doth  our  weary  heart  delight. 

2.  Iii  death's  dark  valley  bound  we  lay 
And  for  escape  could  find  no  way. 

O  dearest  Jesus,  thanks  to  Thee 

Who  now  hast  made  us  prisoners  free! 

3.  We  pray  Thy  light  may  ever  shine 
Till  breaks  that  glorious  day  of  Thine. 
Grant  us  to  wander  evermore 

The  narrow  path  to  heaven's  door. 

4.  Thou  very  man  and  God's  own  Son, 
Thou  King  of  kings  on  glory's  throne, 
No  mortal  hath  deserved  such  grace, 
Nor  love  Thou  shower'st  on  our  race. 

5.  Thy  Holy  Spirit  be  our  guide 
That  in  Thy  service  we  abide; 
Thou  knowest,  sinner-Friend  so  true, 
How  little  our  weak  strength  can  do. 

6.  Accept  the  off' rings  of  our  praise, 
O  dearest  Lord,  we  humbly  raise, 
Wherein  we  Gentiles  would  adore 
Thy  wondrous  Name  forevermore. 

37.  8. 

1.  AS  with  gladness  men  of  old 
Did  the  guiding  star  behold; 

As  with  joy  they  hailed  its  light, 
Leading  onward,  beaming  bright: 
So,  most  gracious  God,  may  we 
Evermore  be  led  by  Thee. 

2.  As  with  joyful  steps  they  sped 
To  that  lonely  manger-bed, 
There  to  bend  the  knee  before 
Him  whom  heav'n  and  earth  adore: 
So  may  we  with  willing  feet 

Ever  seek  Thy  mercy-seat. 


EPIPHANY  AND  MISSIONS.  27 

3.  As  they  offered  gifts  most  rare 
At  that  manger  rude  and  bare, 
So  may  we  with  holy  joy, 
Pure,  and  free  from  sin's  alloy, 
All  our  costliest  treasures  bring, 
Christ,  to  Thee,  our  heavenly  King. 

4.  Holy  Jesus!   every  day 
Keep  us  in  the  narrow  way; 
And,  when  earthly  things  are  past, 
Bring  our  ransomed  souls  at  last 
Where  they  need  no  star  to  guide, 
Where  no  clouds  Thy  glory  hide. 

5.  In  the  heavenly  country  bright 
Need  they  no  created  light: 

Thou  its  Light,  its  Joy,  its  Crown, 
Thou  its  Sun  which  goes  not  down; 
There  forever  may  we  sing 
Hallelujahs  to  our  King. 


38. 

1.  O  CHRIST,  our  true  and  only  Light, 
Enlighten  those  who  sit  in  night; 
Let  those  afar  now7  hear  Thy  voice, 
And  in  Thy  fold  with  us  rejoice. 

2.  Fill  with  the  radiance  of  Thy  grace 
The  souls  now  lost  in  error's  maze, 
And  all  whom  in  their  secret  minds 
Some  dark  delusion  haunts  and  blinds. 

3.  And  all  who  else  have  strayed  from  Thee, 
O  gently  seek!     Thy  healing  be 

To  every  wounded  conscience  giv'n, 
And  let  them  also  share  Thy  heav'n. 

4.  0  make  the  deaf  to  hear  Thy  Word, 
And  teach  the  dumb  to  speak,  dear  Lord, 
Who  dare  not  yet  the  faith  avow, 
Though  secretly  they  hold  it  now. 

5.  Shine  on  the  darkened  and  the  cold, 
Recall  the  wand'rers  from  Thy  fold, 
Unite  all  those  who  walk  apart, 
Confirm  the  weak  and  doubting  heart. 


n. 


28  EPIPHANY  AND  MISSIONS. 

6.  So  they  with  us  may  evermore 

Such  grace  with  wondering  thanks  adore, 
And  endless  praise  to  Thee  be  giv'n 
By  all  Thy  Church  in  earth  and  heav'n. 

39. 

1.  SPREAD,  O  spread,  thou  mighty  Word, 
Spread  the  kingdom  of  the  Lord, 
That  in  earth's  remotest  bound 

Men  may  hear  thy  joyful  sound. 

2.  Tell  them  how  the  Father's  will 
Made  the  world  and  keeps  it  still, 
How  His  only  Son  He  gave 

Man  from  sin  and  death  to  save. 

3.  Tell  of  our  Redeemer's  love, 
Who  forever  doth  remove, 
By  His  holy  sacrifice, 

All  the  guilt  that  on  us  lies. 

4.  Tell  them  of  the  Spirit  giv'n 

As  our  Guide  through  Christ  to  heav'n, 
Strong  and  holy,  just  and  true, 
Working  both  to  will  and  do. 

5.  Up!  the  ripening  fields  we  see, 
Mighty  shall  the  harvest  be; 
But  the  reapers  still  how  few! 
Lord,  send  men  Thy  work  to  do! 

40. 

1.  FROM  Greenland's  icy  mountains, 
From  India's  coral  strand, 
Where  Afric's  sunny  fountains 
Roll  down  their  golden  sand, — 
From  many  an  ancient  river, 
From  many  a  palmy  plain, 

They  call  us  to  deliver 

Their  land  from  error's  chain. 

2.  What  though  the  spicy  breezes 
Blow  soft  o'er  Ceylon's  isle; 
Though  every  prospect  pleases, 
And  only  man  is  vile; 


5. 


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In  vain  with  lavish  kindness 
The  gifts  of  God  are  strown; 
The  heathen  in  his  blindness 
Bows  down  to  wood  and  stone. 

3.  Shall  we,  whose  souls  are  lighted 
With  wisdom  from  on  high, — 
Shall  we  to  men  benighted 

The  lamp  of  life  deny? 
Salvation,  O  salvation! 
The  joyful  sound  proclaim 
Till  earth's  remotest  nation 
Has  learned  Messiah's  name. 

4.  "Waft,  waft,  ye  winds,  His  story, 
And  you,  ye  waters,  roll, 

Till,  like  a  sea  of  glory, 
It  spreads  from  pole  to  pole; 
Till  o'er  our  ransomed  nature 
The  Lamb  for  sinners  slain, 
Redeemer,  King,  Creator, 
In  bliss  returns  to  reign. 


41.  , 

1.  JESUS  shall  reign  where'er  the  sun 
Does  his  successive  journeys  run; 

His  kingdom  stretch  from  shore  to  shore, 
Till  moons  shall  wax  and  wane  no  more. 

2.  For  Him  shall  endless  prayer  be  made, 
And  endless  praises  crown  His  head; 
His  name,  like  sweet  perfume,  shall  rise 
With  every  morning  sacrifice. 

3.  People  and  realms  of  every  tongue 
Dwell  on  His  love  with  sweetest  song ; 
And  infant  voices  shall  proclaim 
Their  early  blessings  on  His  name. 

4.  Blessings  abound  where'er  He  reigns: 
The  prisoner  leaps  to  lose  his  chains, 
The  weary  find  eternal  rest, 

And  all  the  sons  of  want  are  blest. 


30  LENT. 

5.  Where  He  displays  His  healing  power. 
Death  and  the  curse  are  known  no  more; 
In  Him  the  tribes  of  Adam  boast 
More  blessings  than  their  father  lost. 

(!.  Let  every  creature  rise  and  bring 
Peculiar  honors  to  our  King ; 
Angels  descend  with  songs  again, 
And  earth  repeat  the  loud  Ameu. 

42. 

1.  SAVIOR,  sprinkle  many  nations, 
Fruitful  let  Thy  sorrows  be! 

By  Thy  pains  and  consolations 
Draw  the  Gentiles  unto  Thee. 

2.  Of  Thy  cross  the  wondrous  story 
Be  it  to  the  nations  told; 

Let  them  see  Thee  in  Thy  glory 
And  Thy  mercy  manifold  I 

3.  Give  the  Word;  and  of  the  preacher 
Speed  the  foot  and  touch  the  tongue, 
Till  on  earth,  by  every  creature, 
Glory  to  the  Lamb  be  sung. 


v.  LENT. 


43.  85. 

1.  A  LAMB  goes  uncomplaining  forth, 
The  guilt  of  all  men  bearing ; 
'Tis  laden  with  the  sin  of  earth; 
None  else  the  burden  sharing. 
It  goes  its  way,  grows  weak  and  faint, 
To  slaughter  led  without  complaint. 
Its  spotless  life  to  offer; 

Bears  shame,  and  stripes,  and  wounds,  and  death. 
Anguish;  and  mockerv,  and  saith, 
« Willing  all  this  I  suffer." 


LENT.  31 

2.  This  Lamb  is  Christ,  the  soul's  great  Friend 
And  everlasting  Savior; 
Him,  Him,  God  chose  sin's  reign  to  end 
And  bring  us  to  His  favor. 
"Go  forth,  my  Son!"  He  said,  "and  bail 
The  children  who  are  doomed  to  hell 
Without  Thine  intercession. 
The  punishment  is  great,  and  dread 
The  wrath,  but  Thou  Thy  blood  shalt  shed, 
And  save  them  from  perdition." 

3.  "Yea,  Father,  yea,  most  willingly 
I'll  bear  what  Thou  commandest; 
My  will  conforms  to  Thy  decree, 
I  do  what  Thou  demandest." 
O  wondrous  Love!   what  hast  Thou  done! 
The  Father  offers  up  His  Son, 
The  Son,  content,  descendeth! 
O  Love!  O  Love!   how  strong  art  Thou! 
In  shroud  and  grave  Thou  lay'st  Him  low 
Whose  word  the  mountains  rendeth! 

4.  Lord,  all  my  life  I'll  cleave  to  Thee, 
Thy  love  fore'er  beholding, 

Thee  ever,  as  Thou  ever  me, 

With  loving  arms  enfolding. 

Yea,  Thou  shalt  be  my  Beacon-light, 

To  guide  me  safe  through  death's  dark  night, 

And  cheer  my  heart  in  sorrow; 

Henceforth  myself,  and  all  that's  mine, 

To  Thee,  my  Savior,  I  consign, 

From  whom  all  things  I  borrow. 

5.  By  morn  and  eve  my  theme  shall  be 
Thy  mercy's  wondrous  measure; 

To  sacrifice  myself  to  Thee, 

My  foremost  aim  and  pleasure. 

My  stream  of  life  shall  flow  for  Thee, 

Its  steadfast  current  ceaselessly 

In  praise  to  Thee  outpouring; 

And  all  that  Thou  hast  done  for  me 

I'll  treasure  in  my  memory, 

Thy  gracious  love  adoring. 


32  LENT. 

6.  Death's  poison  cannot  harm  me  now, 
Thy  blood  new  life  bestoweth; 

My  Shadow  from  the  heat  art  Thou, 
When  noonday's  sunlight  gloweth. 
When  I'm  by  inward  grief  opprest, 
On  Thee  my  weary  soul  shall  rest, 
As  sick  man  on  his  pillow. 
Thou  art  my  Anchor,  when  by  woe 
My  bark  is  driven  to  and  fro 
On  trouble's  restless  billow. 

7.  And  when  Thy  glory  I  shall  see 
And  taste  Thy  kingdom's  pleasure, 
Thy  blood  shall  then  my  purple  be, 
I'll  clothe  me  in  this  treasure; 

It  then  shall  be  my  glorious  crown. 
Thus  I'll  appear  before  the  throne 
Of  God,  and  need  not  hide  me; 
And  shall,  by  Him  to  Thee  betrothed, 
By  Thee  in  bridal  garments  clothed, 
Stand  as  a  bride  beside  Thee. 


44. 

CHRIST,  the  Life  of  all  the  living, 
Christ,  the  Death  of  death,  our  foe, 
Who  Thyself  for  me  once  giving 
To  the  darkest  depths  of  woe, 
Madest  reconciliation, 
And  didst  save  me  from  damnation: 
Thousand,  thousand  thanks  shall  be, 
Dearest  Jesus,  unto  Thee. 

Thou,  ah!  Thou,  hast  taken  on  Thee 
Bonds  and  stripes,  a  cruel  rod; 
Pain  and  scorn  were  heaped  upon  Thee, 
O  Thou  sinless  Son  of  God! 
Thus  didst  Thou  my  soul  deliver 
From  the  bonds  of  sin  forever. 
Thousand,  thousand  thanks  shall  be, 
unto  Thee. 


68. 


LENT.  33 

3.  Thou  didst  bear  the  smiting  only 
That  my  wounds  might  all  be  whole; 
Thou  didst  suffer,  sad  and  lonely, 
Rest  to  give  my  weary  soul; 

Yea,  the  curse  of  God  enduredst, 
Blessing  thus  to  me  securedst. 
Thousand,  thousand  thanl 
Dearest  Jesus,  unto  Thee. 

4.  Heartless  scoffers  did  surround  Thee, 
Treating  Thee  with  cruel  scorn, 
E'en  with  piercing  thorns  they  crowned  Thee 
All  disgrace  Thou,  Lord,  hast  borne, 
That  as  Thine  Thou  mightest  own  me, 
And  with  heavenly  glory  crown  me. 
Thousand,  thousand  thanks  shall  be, 
Dearest  Jesus,  unto  Thee. 

5.  Then,  for  all  that  wrought  our  pardon, 
For  Thy  sorrows  deep  and  sore, 
For  Thine  anguish  in  the  garden, 
I  will  thank  Thee  evermore; 
Thank  Thee  for  Thy  groans  and  sighing, 
For  Thy  bleeding  and  Thy  dying, 
For  that  last  most  bitter  cry — 
And  shall  praise  Thee,  Lord,  on  high. 

4:5.  60. 

1.  JESUS,  I  will  ponder  now 
On  Thy  holy  passion; 
With  Thy  Spirit  me  endow 
For  such  meditation. 
Grant  that  I  in  love  and  faith 
May  the  image  cherish 
Of  Thy  suffering,  pain,  and  death, 
That  I  might  not  perish. 

2.  Let  me  see  Thy  great  distress, 
Anguish,  and  affliction, 
Bonds,  and  stripes,  and  wretchedness, 
And  Thy  crucifixion; 
Let  me  see  how  scourge  and  rod, 
Spear  and  nails  did  wound  Thee, 
How  for  man  Thou  diedst,  O  God, 
Who  with  thorns  had  crowned  Thee. 


34  LENT. 

3.  Yet,  O  Lord,  not  thus  alone 
Let  me  see  Thy  passion, 

But  its  cause  to  me  make  known. 
And  its  termination. 
Ah!   I  also  and  my  sin 
Wrought  Thy  deep  affliction; 
This  the  reai  cause  hath  been 
Of  Thy  crucifixion. 

4.  Grant  that  I  Thy  passion  view 
With  repentant  grieving, 

Nor  Thee  crucify  anew 

By  unholy  living. 

How  couid  I  refuse  to  shun 

Every  sinful  pleasure, 

Since  for  me  God's  only  Son 

Suffered  without  measure? 

5.  If  my  sins  give  me  alarm 
And  my  conscience  grieve  me, 
Let  Thy  cross  my  fear  disarm, 
Peace  of  conscience  give  me. 
Grant  that  I  may  trust  in  Thee 
And  Thy  holy  passion; 

If  His  Son  so  loveth  me, 
God  must  have  compassion. 

6.  Grant  that  I  may  willingly 
Bear  with  Thee  my  crosses, 
Learning  humbleness  of  Thee, 
Peace  'midst  pains  and  losses; 
Let  me  give  Thee  love  for  love. 
Hear  me,  0  my  Savior, 

That  I  may  in  heav'n  above 
Sing  Thy  praise  forever. 

46. 

1.  JESUS  crucified  possesses 
My  love's  homage  evermore. 
Sin  and  Satan,  your  caresses, 
World,  thy  pleasures  I  abhor. 
Who  your  godless  way  pursue 
Will  in  death  their  folly  rue. 
Jesus  crucified  possesses 
My  love,  as  my  faith  confesses. 


66. 


LENT.  35 

2.  Jesus  crucified  possesses 

My  love  —  doth  it  anger  thee, 

Scoffer,  what  my  heart  confesses? 

Jesus  gave  Himself  for  me! 

Thus  my  saving  Shield  He  proves, 

Whose  example  me  behooves. 

Jesus  crucified  possesses 

My  love,  as  my  faith  confesses. 

3.  Jesus  crucified  possesses 

My  love  —  thou  art  conquered,  Sin. 

Woe,  if  aught  His  Law  transgresses 

Whose  blood  did  my  pardon  win! 

Would  I  not  His  cross  disdain, 

His  atoning  blood  profane? 

Jesus  crucified  possesses 

My  love,  as  my  faith  confesses. 

4.  Jesus  crucified  possesses 

My  love  —  Conscience,  cease  thy  sting! 

With  His  pardon  God  suppresses 

His  accusing  handwriting. 

See  how  dear  my  Bondsman  pays, 

How  His  blood  all  fear  allays! 

Jesus  crucified  possesses 

My  love,  as  my  faith  confesses. 

5.  Jesus  crucified  possesses 

My  love  —  tyrant,  rack  and  burn! 
Hunger,  nakedness,  distresses, 
Naught  my  love  from  Him  shall  turn; 
Neither  power,  gold,  or  fame, 
Neither  angels,  death,  or  shame. 
Jesus  crucified  possesses 
My  love,  as  my  faith  confesses. 

6.  Jesus  crucified  possesses 

My  love  —  come,  Death,  dearest  friend. 

When  I  torn  to  dust  and  ashes, 

To  those  mansions  I'll  ascend 

Where  my  Bridegroom  I  behold, 

Live  with  Him  in  bliss  untold. 

Jesus  crucified  possesses 

My  love,  as  my  faith  confesses. 


36  LENT. 

47.  59. 

1.  O  BLEEDING  Head,  and  wounded, 
And  full  of  pain  and  scorn, 

In  mockery  surrounded 
With  cruel  crown  of  thorn! 

0  Head!  once  crowned  with  glory 
And  heavenly  majesty, 

But  now  despised  and  gory; 
Yet  here  I  welcome  Thee! 

2.  Men  spit  upon  and  jeer  Thee, 
Thou  noble  countenance, 

Though  mighty  worlds  shall  fear  Thee, 
And  flee  before  Thy  glance! 
How  art  Thou  pale  with  anguish, 
With  sore  abuse  and  scorn! 
How  does  Thy  visage  languish, 
Which  once  was  bright  as  morn! 

3.  My  burden,  in  Thy  passion, 
Lord,.  Thou  hast  borne  for  me, 
For  it  was  my  transgression 
Which  brought  this  woe  on  Thee. 

1  cast  me  down  before  Thee, 
Wrath  were  my  rightful  lot; 
Have  mercy,  I  implore  Thee, 
Redeemer,  spurn  me  not! 

4.  My  Shepherd,  now  receive  me! 
My  Guardian,  own  me  Thine! 
Great  blessings  Thou  didst  give  me, 
O  Source  of  gifts  divine! 

Thy  lips  have  often  fed  me 
With  milk  and  sweetest  food; 
Thy  Spirit  oft  has  led  me 
To  stores  of  heavenly  good. 

5.  Thanks  from  my  heart  I  offer 
Thee,  Jesus,  dearest  Friend, 
For  all  that  Thou  didst  suffer; 
My  good  didst  Thou  intend. 
Ah!  grant  that  I  may  ever 

To  Thy  truth  faithful  be; 
When  soul  and  body  sever, 
May  I  be  found  in  Thee! 


LENT.  37 


6.  When  hence  I  must  betake  me, 
Lord,  do  not  Thou  depart! 

O  nevermore  forsake  me 
When  death  is  at  my  heart! 
When  soul  and  body  languish, 
O  leave  me  not  alone, 
But  take  away  mine  anguish, 
By  virtue  of  Thine  own! 

7.  Be  Thou  my  Consolation 
And  Shield  when  I  must  die; 
Remind  me  of  Thy  passion, 
When  my  last  hour  draws  nigh. 
My  eyes  shall  then  behold  Thee, 
Upon  Thy  cross  shall  dwell, 

My  heart  by  faith  enfold  Thee. 
Who  dieth  thus,  dies  well! 


48. 

1.  O  LAMB  of  God,  most  holy! 
Who  on  the  cross  didst  languish, 
E'er  patient,  meek,  and  lowly, 
Though  mocked  amid  Thine  anguish; 
Our  sins  Thou  bearest  for  us, 

Else  would  despair  reign  o'er  us; 
Have  mercy  on  us,  O  Jesus! 

2.  O  Lamb  of  God,  most  holy! 
Who  on  the  cross  didst  languish, 
E'er  patient,  meek,  and  lowly, 
Though  mocked  amid  Thine  anguish; 
Our  sins  Thou  bearest  for  us, 

Else  would  despair  reign  o'er  us; 
Have  mercy  on  us,  O  Jesus! 

3.  0  Lamb  of  God,  most  holy! 
Who  on  the  cross  didst  languish, 
E'er  patient,  meek,  and  lowly, 
Though  mocked  amid  Thine  anguish; 
Our  sins  Thou  bearest  for  us. 

Else  would  despair  reign  o'er  us; 
Thy  peace  be  with  us,  0  Jesus! 


50. 


38  LENT. 

49. 

1.  TO  Thee,  Lord  Jesus,  thanks  we  give, 
Who  diedst  for  us  that  we  might  live, 
And  through  Thy  holy,  precious  blood 
Didst  make  us  righteous  before  God. 

2.  Aud  pray  Thee,  0  true  God  and  Man, 
Who  wast  for  our  offenses  slain : 
Save  us  from  everlasting  death, 

And  cheer  us  when  we  yield  our  breath, 

3.  Defend  us,  Lord,  from  sin  and  shame; 
Help  us  by  Thine  almighty  name 

To  bear  our  crosses  patiently, 
To  trust  in  Thy  great  agony, — 

4.  And  thence  the  full  assurance  gain 
That  Thou  wilt  e'er  our  Friend  remain, 
And  not  forsake  us  in  our  strife, 
Until  we  enter  into  life. 


50. 

1.  ALAS!  and  did  my  Savior  bleed 
And  did  my  Sov'reign  die? 
Would  He  devote  that  sacred  Head 
For  such  a  worm  as  I? 

2.  Was  it  for  crimes  that  I  had  done 
He  groaned  upon  the  tree? 
Amazing  pity!   grace  unknown! 
And  love  beyond  degree! 

3.  Well  might  the  sun  in  darkness  hide, 
And  shut  his  glories  in, 

When  God,  the  mighty  Maker,  died 
For  man  the  creature's  sin! 

4.  Thus  might  I  hide  my  blushing  face, 
While  His  dear  cross  appears; 
Dissolve  my  heart  in  thankfulness, 
And  melt  my  eyes  in  tears. 

5.  But  drops  of  grief  can  ne'er  repay 
The  debt  of  love  I  owe; 

Here,  Lord,  I  give  myself  away, 
'Tis  all  that  I  can  do. 


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51. 

1.  IN  the  cross  of  Christ  I  glory, 
Towering  o'er  the  wrecks  of  time; 
All  the  light  of  sacred  story 
Gathers  round  its  head  sublime. 

2.  When  the  woes  of  life  o'ertake  me, 
Hopes  deceive,  and  fears  annoy. 
Never  shall  the  cross  forsake  me: 
Lo!  it  glows  with  peace  and  joy. 

3.  When  the  sun  of  bliss  is  beaming 
Light  and  love  upon  my  way, 

From  the  cross  the  radiance  streaming 
Adds  new  luster  to  the  day. 

4.  Bane  and  blessing,  pain  and  pleasure, 
By  the  cross  are  sanctified; 

Peace  is  there  that  knows  no  measure, 
Joys  that  through  all  time  abide. 


52. 

1.  NOT  all  the  blood  of  beasts, 
On  Jewish  altars  slain, 

Could  give  the  guilty  conscience  peace, 
Or  wash  away  the  stain. 

2.  But  Christ,  the  heavenly  Lamb, 
Takes  all  our  sins  away; 

A  sacrifice  of  nobler  name, 
And  richer  blood  than  they. 

3.  My  faith  would  lay  her  hand 
On  that  dear  head  of  Thine, 
While  thus  a  penitent  I  stand, 
And  there  confess  my  sin. 

4.  My  soul  looks  back  to  see 
The  burden  Thou  didst  bear, 
When  hanging  on  the  cursed  tree, 
And  knows  her  guilt  was  there. 


16. 


40  LENT. 

5.  Believing,  we  rejoice 
To  see  the  curse  remove; 
We  bless  the  Lamb  with  cheerful  voice, 
Aud  sing  His  bleeding  love. 


53.  io 

1.  STRICKEN,  smitten,  and  afflicted, 
See  Him  dying  on  the  tree! 

'Tis  the  Christ  by  man  rejected; 
Yes,  my  soul,  'tis  He!   'tis  He! 
'Tis  the  long  expected  Prophet, 
David's  Son,  yet  David's  Lord; 
Proofs  I  see  sufficient  of  it: 
'Tis  the  true  aud  faithful  Word. 

2.  Tell  me,  ye  who  hear  Him  groaning, 
Was  there  ever  grief  like  His? 

Friends  through  fear  His  cause  disowning, 

Foes  insulting  His  distress; 

Many  hands  were  raised  to  wound  Him, 

None  would  interpose  to  save; 

But  the  deepest  stroke  that  pierced  Him 

Was  the  stroke  that  Justice  gave. 

3.  Ye  who  think  of  sin  but  lightly, 
Nor  suppose  the  evil  great, 
Here  may  view  its  nature  rightly, 
Here  its  guilt  may  estimate. 
Mark  the  Sacrifice  appointed! 
See  who  bears  the  awful  load; 

'Tis  the  Word,  the  Lord's  Anointed, 
Son  of  man,  and  Son  of  God. 

4.  Here  we  have  a  firm  foundation; 
Here  the  refuge  of  the  lost; 
Christ's  the  Rock  of  our  salvation: 
His  the  name  of  which  we  boast; 
Lamb  of  God,  for  sinners  wounded! 
Sacrifice  to  cancel  guilt! 

None  shall  ever  be  confounded 
Who  on  Him  their  hope  have  built. 


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54. 


1.  THERE  is  a  fountain  filled  with  blood, 
Drawn  from  Emmanuel's  veins; 

And  sinners  plunged  beneath  that  flood, 
Lose  all  their  guilty  stains. 

2.  The  dying  thief  rejoiced  to  see 
That  fountain  in  his  day; 

And  there  have  I,  as  vile  as  he, 
Washed  all  my  sins  away. 

3.  Dear  dying  Lamb,  Thy  precious  blood 
Shall  never  lose  its  power, 

Till  all  the  ransomed  Church  of  God 
Be  saved  to  sin  no  more. 

4.  E'er  since,  by  faith,  I  saw  the  stream 
Thy  flowing  wounds  supply, 
Redeeming  love  has  been  my  theme 
And  shall  be,  till  I  die. 

5.  Then,  in  a  nobler,  sweeter  song, 
I'll  sing  Thy  power  to  save, 

When  this  poor  lisping,  stammering  tongue 
Lies  silent  in  the  grave. 


55.  ii. 

1.  WHEN  I  survey  the  wondrous  cross 
On  which  the  Prince  of  glory  died, 
My  richest  gain  I  count  but  loss, 
And  pour  contempt  on  all  my  pride. 

2.  Forbid  it,  Lord,  that  I  should  boast, 
Save  in  the  death  of  Christ,  my  God; 
All  the  vain  things  that  charm  me  most 
I  sacrifice  them  to  His  blood. 

3.  See,  from  His  head,  His  hands.  His  feet, 
Sorrow  and  love  flow  mingled  down! 
Did  e'er  such  love  and  sorrow  meet, 
Or  thorns  compose  so  rich  a  crown? 


42  EASTER. 

4.  His  dying  crimson,  like  a  robe, 
Spreads  o'er  His  body  on  the  tree; 
Then  I  am  dead  to  all  the  globe, 
And  all  the  globe  is  dead  to  me. 

5.  Were  the  whole  realm  of  nature  mine, 
That  were  a  tribute  far  too  small; 
Love  so  amazing,  so  divine, 
Demands  my  soul,  my  life,  my  all. 


VI.  EASTER. 


56. 

1.  AWAKE,  my  heart,  with  gladness, 
See  what  to-day  is  done! 

How  after  gloom  and  sadness 
Comes  forth  the  glorious  Sun! 
My  Savior  there  was  laid 
Where  our  bed  must  be  made 
When  to  the  realms  of  light 
Our  spirit  wings  its  flight. 

2.  They  in  the  grave  did  sink  Him, 
The  foe  held  jubilee; 

Before  he  can  bethink  him, 
Lo!  Christ  again  is  free, 
And,  "Victory!1'  He  cries, 
And  waveth  toward  the  skies 
His  banner,  for  the  field 
Is  by  the  Hero  held. 

3.  Upon  the  grave  is  standing 
The  Hero,  looking  round; 

The  foe,  no  more  withstanding, 
His  weapons  on  the  ground 
Throws  down,  his  hellish  power 
To  Christ  he  must  give  o'er, 
And  to  the  Victor's  bands 
Must  vield  his  feet  and  hands. 


57. 


EASTER.  43 


4.  This  is  a  sight  that  gladdens 
And  fills  my  heart  with  glee; 
Now,  naughtsoever  saddens 
My  soul,  nor  takes  from  me 
My  trust  or  fortitude, 

Or  any  precious  good 
Which  by  His  victory 
My  Savior  gained  for  me. 

5.  Hell  and  its  prince,  the  devil, 
Now  of  their  power  are  shorn, 
I  now  am  safe  from  evil, 
And  sin  I  laugh  to  scorn; 
Grim  Death  with  all  his  might 
Cannot  my  soul  affright; 

He  is  a  powerless  form, 
Howe'er  he  rage  and  storm. 

6.  The  world  against  me  rageth, 
Its  fury  I  disdain; 

Though  bitter  war  it  wageth, 
Its  work  is  all  in  vain. 
No  trouble  troubles  me, 
My  heart  from  care  is  free, 
Misfortune  now  is  play, 
And  night  is  bright  as  day. 

7.  I  cleave  now  and  forever, 
To  Christ,  a  member  true; 
My  Head  will  leave  me  never, 
Whate'er  He  passeth  through; 
He  treads  the  world  beneath 
His  feet,  and  conquers  death 
And  hell,  and  breaks  sin's  thrall 
I'm  with  Him  through  it  all. 

8.  To  glory  He  ascendeth, 
I  follow  Him  fore'er, 

For  Christ,  my  Head,  defendeth 
His  member  from  all  care. 
No  enemy  I  fear, 
Because  my  Head  is  near; 
My  Savior  is  my  Shield, 
By  Him  all  rage  is  stilled. 


44  EASTER. 


9.  He  brings  me  to  the  portal 
That  opens  into  bliss. 
Where,  graved  in  words  immortal. 
This  golden  scripture  is: 
"Who  there  are  scorned  with  me, 
Here  with  me  crowned  shall  be; 
Who  there  with  me  shall  die, 
Shall  here  be  raised  as  I!" 


57. 

1.  CHRIST  is  arisen 
From  death's  painful  prison. 
Now  we  rejoice  with  gladness; 
Christ  will  end  all  sadness. 

Kyrieleis. 

2.  All  the  world  had  ended, 
Had  Jesus  not  ascended 
From  grave  and  death  triumphantly. 
For  this,  Lord  Christ,  we  honor  The 

Kyrieleis. 

3.  Hallelujah!    Hallelujah!    Hallelujah! 
Now  we  rejoice  with  gladness; 
Christ  will  end  all  sadness. 

Kyrieleis. 

58. 

I  AM  content!     My  Jesus  liveth  still, 

In  whom  my  heart  is  pleased; 

He  hath  fulfilled  the  Law  of  God  for  me, 

God's  wrath  He  hath  appeased. 

Since  Him  from  life  death  could  not  sever, 

I  also  shall  not  die  forever. 

I  am  content! 

I  am  content!     My  Jesus  is  my  Head, 

His  member  I  will  be; 

He  bowed  His  head,  when  on  the  cross  He  died, 

With  cries  of  agony. 

Now  death  is  brought  into  subjection 

For  me,  too,  by  His  resurrection. 

I  am  content! 


52. 


EASTER.  45 

3.  I  am  content!     My  Jesus  is  my  Lord, 
My  Prince  of  life  and  peace; 

His  loving  heart  is  thirsting  after  man's 

Welfare  and  future  bliss. 

Where  He,  my  Lord  and  Master,  liveth, 

His  servant  aiso  He  receiveth. 

I  am  content! 

4.  I  am  content!     My  Jesus  is  my  Light, 
My  radiant  Sun  of  grace. 

His  cheering  rays  beam  blessings  forth  for  all, 
Sweet  comfort,  hope,  and  peace. 
This  Easter- Sun  brings  life,  salvation, 
And  everlasting  exultation. 
I  am  content! 

5.  I  am  content!     Lord,  draw  me  but  to  Thee, 
That  from  the  dead  I  rise 

With  Thee,  my  Head,  and  enter  cheerfully 

Into  Thy  heavenly  joys. 

The  fetters  of  my  body  sever. 

Then  shall  my  soul  rejoice  forever. 

I  am  content! 

59.  33. 

1.  JESUS  Christ,  my  sure  Defense 
And  my  Savior,  ever  liveth; 
Knowing  this,  my  confidence 
Rests  upon  the  hope  it  giveth, 
Though  the  night  of  death  be  fraught 
Still  with  many  an  anxious  thought. 

2.  Jesus,  my  Redeemer,  lives! 

I,  too,  unto  life  must  waken; 
Endless  joy  my  Savior  gives; 
Shall  my  courage,  then,  be  shaken? 
Shall  I  fear?   or  could  the  Head 
Rise,  and  leave  His  members  dead  ? 

3.  Nay,  too  closely  am  I  bound 
Unto  Him  by  hope  forever; 

Faith's  strong  hand  the  Rock  hath  found, 
Grasped  it,  and  will  leave  it  never; 
Not  the  ban  of  death  can  part 
From  its  Lord  the  trusting  heart. 


46  EASTER. 

4.  I  am  only  flesh  and  blood, 
And  on  this  corruption  seizeth; 
But  I  know  my  Lord  and  God 
From  the  grave  my  body  raiseth, 
That  with  Him  eternally 

In  His  glory  I  may  be. 

5.  Glorified  I  shall  again 

With  this  skin  then  be  enshrouded, 
In  this  body  I  shall  then 
See  my  God  with  eyes  unclouded, 
In  this  flesh  I  then  shall  see 
Jesus  Christ  eternally. 


60.  i 

1.  LORD  Jesus  Christ,  strong  Hero  Thou, 
Grim  death  Thou  hast  o'erpowered  now, 
Thou  dost  destroy  hell's  gate  and  chaiu, 
Dost  on  the  third  day  rise  again. 

2.  Thou  grantest  to  Thy  friends  the  grace 
To  look  again  upon  Thy  face, 

And  showest  them  the  glorious  prize, 
Won  when  from  death  Thou  didst  arise. 

3.  Grant  that  we  and  all  Christians  may 
Partake  of  this  great  joy  to-day, 
Which  by  Thy  resurrection  Thou 
Vouchsafest  unto  all  men  now. 

4.  Grant  us  that  we  may  rise  from  sin, 
A  holy  life  to  lead  begin, 

Till  we,  from  sin  and  pain  set  free, 
In  endless  Easter  live  with  Thee. 


61, 


ii. 


WHERE  wilt  Thou  go,  since  night  draws  near, 
O  Jesus  Christ,  Thou  Pilgrim  dear? 
Lord,  make  me  happy,  be  my  Guest, 
And  in  my  heart,  oh,  deign  to  rest. 


EASTER.  47 

2.  Grant  my  request,  O  dearest  Friend, 
For,  truly,  I  Thy  best  intend; 
Thou  knowest  that  Thou  ever  art 

A  welcome  Guest  unto  my  heart. 

3.  The  day  is  now  far  spent  and  gone, 
'Tis  toward  evening,  night  comes  on; 
Then  stay  with  me,  Thou  heavenly  Light, 
And  do  not  leave  me  in  this  night. 

4.  Enlighten  me  that  from  the  way 
That  leads  to  heav'n  I  may  not  stray. 
That  I  may  never  be  misled, 

Though  night  of  sin  is  round  me  spread. 

5.  And  when  I  on  my  deathbed  lie, 
Help  me,  and  let  me  gently  die. 
O  stay!    I  will  not  let  Thee  go! 

Thou  wilt  not  leave  me,  Lord,  I  know. 

62. 

1.  "CHRIST,  the  Lord,  is  risen  to-day," 

Sons  of  men  and  angels  say, 

Raise  your  joys  and  triumphs  high; 

Sing,  ye  heavens,  and  earth,  reply. 

2.  Love's  redeeming  work  is  done, 
Fought  the  fight,  the  battle  won: 
Lo!  our  Sun's  eclipse  is  o'er, 
Lo!  He  sets  in  blood  no  more. 

3.  Vain  the  stone,  the  watch,  the  seal; 
Christ  has  burst  the  gates  of  hell. 
Death  in  vain  forbids  His  rise; 
Christ  has  opened  Paradise. 

4.  Lives  again  our  glorious  King, 
"Where,  0  death,  is  now  thy  sting? 
Dying  once,  He  all  doth  save; 
Where  thy  victory,  O  grave? 


5. 


Following  our  exalted  Head: 
Made  like  Him,  like  Him  we  rise; 
Ours  the  cross,  the  grave,  the  skies! 


48  EASTER. 

6.  Hail  the  Lord  of  earth  and  heav' 
Praise  to  Thee  by  both  be  giv'n: 
Thee  we  greet  triumphant  now; 
Hail,  the  Resurrection  Thou! 


63.  i 

1.  I  KNOW  that  my  Redeemer  lives! 
What  comfort  this  sweet  sentence  gives! 
He  lives,  He  lives,  who  once  was  dead, 
He  lives,  my  ever-living  Head. 

2.  He  lives  triumphant  from  the  grave, 
He  lives  eternally  to  save; 

He  lives  all-glorious  in  the  sky, 
He  lives  exalted  there  on  high. 

3.  He  lives  to  bless  me  with  His  love, 
He  lives  to  plead  for  me  above, 
He  lives  my  hungry  soul  to  feed, 
He  lives  to  help  in  time  of  need. 

1.  He  lives  to  grant  me  rich  supply, 
He  lives  to  guide  me  with  His  eye, 
He  lives  to  comfort  me  when  faint, 
He  lives  to  hear  my  soul's  complaint. 

5.  He  lives  to  silence  all  my  fears, 
He  lives  to  wipe  away  my  tears, 
He  lives  to  calm  my  troubled  heart, 
He  lives,  all  blessings  to  impart. 

6.  He  lives,  my  kind,  wise,  heavenly  Friend, 
He  lives  and  loves  me  to  the  end; 

He  lives,  and  while  He  lives  I'll  sing; 
He  lives,  my  Prophet,  Priest,  and  King! 

7.  He  lives,  and  grants  me  daily  breath ; 
He  lives,  and  I  shall  conquer  death; 
He  lives  my  mansion  to  prepare; 

He  lives  to  bring  me  safely  there. 


ASCENSION.  49 

.  He  lives,  all  glory  to  His  name! 

He  lives,  ray  Jesus,  still  the  same. 

0  the  sweet  joy  this  sentence  gives. 
"I  know  that  mv  Kedeemer  lives!'1 


VII.  ASCENSION. 


64. 

1.  DKAW  us  to  Thee, 
For  then  shall  we 

Walk  in  Thy  steps  forever, 

And  hasten  on 

Where  Thou  art  gone, 

To  be  with  Thee,  dear  Savior. 

2.  Draw  us  to  Thee, 
Lord,  lovingly; 

Let  us  depart  with  gladness, 

That  we  may  be 

Forever  free 

From  sorrow,  grief,  and  sadness. 

3.  Draw  us  to  Thee, 
O  grant  that  we 

May  find  the  road  to  heaven; 

Direct  our  way, 

Lest  we  should  stray, 

And  from  Thy  paths  be  driven. 

4.  Draw  us  to  Thee, 
That  also  we 

Thy  heavenly  bliss  inherit, 

And  ever  dwell 

Where  sin  and  hell 

No  more  can  vex  our  spirit. 

5.  Draw  us  to  Thee 
Unceasingly, 

Into  Thy  kingdom  take  us ; 

Let  us  fore'er 

Thy  glory  share, 

Thy  saints  and  joint-heirs  make  as. 


50  ASCENSION. 

65. 

1.  LO!  God  to  heav'n  ascendeth! 
Throughout  its  regions  vast 
With  shouts  triumphant  blendeth 
The  trumpet's  thrilling  blast  : 
Sing  praise  to  Christ  the  Lord, 
Sing  praise  with  exultation. 
King  of  each  heathen  nation! 
The  God  of  hosts  adored! 

2.  With  joy  is  heav'n  resounding, 
Christ's  glad  return  to  see; 
Behold  the  saints  surrounding 
The  Lord  who  set  them  free: 
Bright  myriads  thronging  come; 
The  cherub  band  rejoices, 

And  loud  seraphic  voices 
Welcome  Messiah  home. 

3.  No  more  the  way  is  hidden, 
Since  Christ,  our  Head,  arose: 
No  more  to  man  forbidden 
The  road  to  heav'n  that  goes. 
Our  Lord  is  gone  before, 

But  here  He  will  not  leave  us, 
In  heav'n  He'll  soon  receive  us; 
He  opens  wide  the  door. 

4.  Christ  is  our  place  preparing, 
To  heav'n  we,  too,  shall  rise, 
And,  joys  angelic  sharing, 

Be  where  our  Treasure  lies, 
There  may  each  heart  be  found! 
Where  Jesus  Christ  has  entered, 
There  let  our  hopes  be  centered, 
Our  course  still  heav'n  ward  bound 

5.  May  we,  His  servants,  thither 
In  heart  and  mind  ascend; 
And  let  us  sing  together: 

"We  seek  Thee,  Christ,  our  Friend, 
Thee,  God's  anointed  Son. 
Our  Life,  and  Way  to  heaven, 
To  whom  all  power  is  given, 
Our  Joy,  and  Hope,  and  Crown!" 


fW. 


ASCENSION.  51 

Farewell  with  all  thy  treasures, 
0  world,  to  falsehood  giv'n! 
Thy  dross  gives  no  true  pleasures; 
We  seek  the  joys  of  heav'n: 
The  Savior  is  our  Prize; 
He  comforts  us  in  sadness, 
And  fills  our  hearts  with  gladness; 
To  Him  we  lift  our  eyes. 


Will  break  the  wished-for  hour 
Of  that  all-glorious  morning, 
When  Christ  shall  come  with  power? 
O  come,  thou  welcome  day! 
When  we,  our  Savior  meeting, 
His  second  advent  greeting, 
Shall  hail  the  heav'n-sent  ray. 


66.  49. 

1.  SINCE  Christ  has  gone  to  heav'n,  His  home, 
I,  too,  that  home  one  day  must  share, 
And  in  this  hope  I  overcome 
All  doubt,  all  anguish,  and  despair: 
For  where  the  Head  is,  well  we  know, 
The  members  He  has  left  below 


2.  Since  Christ  has  reached  His  glorious  throne, 
And  mighty  gifts  henceforth  are  His, 

My  heart  can  rest  in  heav'n  alone, 
On  earth  my  Lord  I  always  miss: 
I  long  to  be  with  Him  on  high, 
My  heart  and  thoughts  forever  fly 
Where  is  my  only  Treasure. 

3.  From  Thy  ascension  let  such  grace, 
Dear  Lord,  be  ever  found  in  me, 

That  steadfast  faith  may  guide  my  ways 
With  step  unf alt' ring  up  to  Thee, 
And  at  Thy  voice  I  may  depart 
With  joy  to  dwell  where  Thou,  Lord,  art. 
Lord,  hear  my  supplication! 


52  PENTECOST. 

67.  6. 

1.  THE  Head  that  once  was  crowned  with  thorns 
Is  crowned  with  glory  now; 

A  royal  diadem  adorns 
The  mighty  Victor's  brow. 

2.  The  highest  place  that  heav'n  affords 
Is  His  by  sov' reign  right; 

The  King  of  kings  and  Lord  of  lords, 
And  heav'n's  eternal  Light. 

3.  The  Joy  of  all  who  dwell  above, 
The  Joy  of  all  below, 

To  whom  He  manifests  His  love, 
And  grants  His  name  to  know. 

4.  To  them  the  cross  with  all  its  shame, 
With  all  its  grace,  is  giv'n; 

Their  name  an  everlasting  name, 
Their  joy  the  joy  of  heav'n. 

5.  They  suffer  with  their  Lord  below, 
They  reign  with  Him  above; 
Their  profit  and  their  joy  to  know 
The  myst'ry  of  His  love. 

6.  The  cross  He  bore  is  life  and  health, 
Though  shame  and  death  to  Him : 

His  people's  hope,  His  people's  wealth, 
Their  everlasting  theme. 


VIII.  PENTECOST. 


68. 

1.  COME,  Holy  Spirit,  God  and  Lord! 
Be  all  Thy  graces  now  outpoured 
On  each  believer's  mind  and  heart; 
Thy  fervent  love  to  them  impart. 
Lord,  by  the  brightness  of  Thy  light 
Thou  in  the  faith  dost  men  unite 
Of  every  tongue  and  every  nation; 
We,  therefore,  sing  with  exultation: 
Hallelujah!    Hallelujah! 


79. 


PENTECOST. 

2.  Thou  holy  Light,  our  Guide  divine, 
O  cause  the  Word  of  life  to  shine; 
Teach  us  to  know  our  God  aright, 
And  call  Him  Father  with  delight; 
From  error,  Lord,  our  souls  defend, 
That  they  on  Christ  alone  attend, 
In  Him  with  living  faith  abiding. 

In  Him  with  all  their  might  contiding. 
Hallelujah!    Hallelujah! 

3.  Thou  holy  Fire,  sweet  Source  of  rest, 
Grant  that,  with  joy  and  hope  possessed, 
We  always  in  Thy  service  stay, 

And  trouble  drive  us  not  away. 
Lord,  by  Thy  power  prepare  each  heart, 
To  our  weak  nature  strength  impart, 
That  firmly  here  we  be  contending, 
Through  life  and  death  to  Thee  ascending. 
Hallelujah!    Hallelujah! 

69.  23. 

1.  NOW  do  we  pray  God  the  Holy  Ghost 

For  the  true  faith  which  we  need  the  most, 
And  that  He  defend  us  when  life  is  ending, 
And  from  exile  home  we  shall  be  wending. 


Shine  in  our  hearts,  O  most  precious  Light, 
That  we  Jesus  Christ  may  know  aright, 
Clinging  to  our  Savior  whose  blood  has  bought  us, 
AY  ho  again  to  our  true  home  has  brought  u  . 
Lord,  have  mercy! 

Thou  sweetest  Love,  grace  on  us  bestow, 
Set  our  hearts  with  heavenly  fire  aglow, 
That  with  hearts  united  we  love  each  other, 
Of  one  mind,  in  peace  with  every  brother. 
Lord,  have  mercy! 

Thou  highest  Comfort  in  every  needl 
Grant  that  neither  shame  nor  death  we  heed, 
That  e'en  then  our  courage  may  never  fail  us, 
When  at  last  th'  Accuser  shall  assail  us. 
Lord,  have  mercy! 


54  PENTECOST. 

70. 

1.  0  ENTER,  Lord,  Thy  temple, 
lie  Thou  my  spirit's  Guest, 
Who  gavest  me,  the  earth-born, 
A  second  birth  more  blest. 
Thou  in  the  Godhead,  Lord, 
Though  here  to  dwell  Thou  deignest, 
Forever  equal  reignest, 

Art  equally  adored. 

2.  O  enter,  let  me  know  Thee, 
And  feel  Thy  power  within, 

The  power  that  breaks  our  fetters, 

And  rescues  us  from  sin. 

So  wash  and  cleanse  Thou  me, 

That  I  may  serve  Thee  truly, 

And  render  honor  duly, 

With  perfect  heart,  to  Thee. 

3.  Joy  is  Thy  gift,  O  Spirit! 
Thou  wouldst  not  have  us  pine; 
In  darkest  hours  Thy  comfort 
Doth  aye  most  brightly  shine. 
Ah!  then,  how  oft  Thy  voice 
Hath  shed  its  sweetness  o'er  me, 
And  opened  heav'n  before  me, 
And  bid  my  heart  rejoice! 

4.  The  whole  wide  world,  0  Spirit, 
Upon  Thy  hands  doth  rest; 

Our  wayward  hearts  Thou  turnest 
As  it  may  seem  Thee  best. 
Once  more  Thy  power  make  known, 
As  Thou  hast  done  so  often, 
Convert  the  wicked,  soften 
Thyself  the  hearts  of  stone. 

5.  On  those  that  rule  our  country 
O  shower  Thy  blessings  down, 
And  in  Thy  loving-kindness 
Adorn,  as  with  a  crown, 
With  piety  our  youth, 

With  godliness  our  nation, 
That  all,  to  gain  salvation, 
May  know  Thv  heavenlv  truth. 


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6.  Grant  steadfastness  and  courage, 
That  bravely  we  contend 
Against  the  wiles  of  Satan; 

O  Lord,  Thy  flock  defend! 
Help  us  to  battle  well, 
To  triumph  o'er  the  devil, 
To  overcome  the  evil 
And  all  the  powers  of  hell. 

7.  Order  our  path  in  all  things 
According  to  Thy  mind, 
And  when  this  life  is  over> 
And  all  must  be  resigned, 

O  grant  us  then  to  die 
With  calm  and  fearless  spirit, 
And  after  death  inherit 
Eternal  life  on  high. 


71.  9 

1.  COME,  Holy  Spirit,  come! 
Let  Thy  bright  beams  arise : 
Dispel  the  sorrow  from  our  minds, 
The  darkness  from  our  eyes. 

2.  Revive  our  drooping  faith; 
Our  doubts  and  fears  remove; 
And  kindle  in  our  breasts  the  flame 
Of  never-dying  love. 

3.  Convince  us  of  our  sin, 
Then  lead  to  Jesus'  blood; 

And  to  our  wondering  view  reveal 
The  mercies  of  our  God. 

4.  'Tis  Thine  to  cleanse  the  heart, 
To  sanctify  the  soul, 

To  pour  fresh  life  on  every  part, 
And  new-create  the  whole. 

5.  Dwell,  therefore,  in  our  hearts; 
Our  minds  from  bondage  free : 

Then  shall  we  know,  and  praise,  and  love, 
The  Father,  Son,  and  Thee. 


56  PENTECOST. 


72. 


1.  COME,  Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove, 
With  all  Thy  quickening  powers; 
Kindle  a  flame  of  sacred  love 

In  these  cold  hearts  of  ours. 

2.  See  how  we  grovel  here  below, 
Fond  of  these  earthly  toys; 
Our  souls,  how  heavily  they  go, 
To  reach  eternal  joys! 

3.  In  vain  we  tune  our  formal  songs, 
In  vain  we  strive  to  rise: 
Hosannas  languish  on  our  tongues, 
And  our  devotion  dies. 

4.  Dear  Lord,  and  shall  we  ever  live 
At  this  poor,  dying  rate  — 

Our  love  so  cold,  so  faint  to  Thee, 
And  Thine  to  us  so  great? 

5.  Come,  Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove, 
With  all  Thy  quickening  powers. 
Come,  shed  abroad  a  Savior's  love, 
And  that  shall  kindle  ours. 


73. 

1.  LET  songs  of  praises  fill  the  sky: 
Christ,  our  ascended  Lord, 

Sends  down  His  Spirit  from  on  high, 

According  to  His  word. 

All  hail  the  day  of  Pentecost, 

The  coming  of  the  Holy  Ghost! 

2.  The  Spirit,  by  His  heavenly  breath, 
Creates  new  life  within; 

He  quickens  sinners  from  the  death 
Of  trespasses  and  sin. 
All  hail  the  day  of  Pentecost, 
The  coming  of  the  Holy  Ghost! 


TRINITY.  57 

The  things  of  Christ  the  Spirit  takes, 

And  shows  them  unto  men : 

The  fallen  soul  His  temple  makes; 

God's  image  stamps  again. 

All  hail  the  day  of  Pentecost, 

The  coming  of  the  Holy  Ghost! 

Come,  Holy  Spirit,  from  above 

With  Thy  celestial  fire; 

Come,  and  with  flames  of  zeal  and  love 

Our  hearts  and  tongues  inspire! 

Be  this  our  day  of  Pentecost, 

The  coming  of  the  Holy  Ghost! 


IX.  TRINITY. 


n. 

1.  THE  Lord,  my  God,  be  praised, 
My  Light,  my  Life  from  heaven, 
My  Maker,  who  to  me 

Hath  soul  and  body  given, 
My  Father,  who  protects 
My  life  from  infancy, 
And  mighty  gifts  of  love 
Hath  e'er  bestowed  on  me. 

2.  The  Lord,  my  God,  be  praised, 
My  Trust,  my  Life  from  heaven, 
The  Father's  own  dear  Son, 
Whose  life  for  me  was  given, 
Who  thus  atoned  for  me 

With  His  most  precious  blood, 
Who  giveth  to  my  faith 
The  greatest  heavenly  good. 

3.  The  Lord,  my  God,  be  praised, 
My  Hope,  my  Life  from  heaven, 
The  Father's  Spirit,  whom 

The  Son  to  me  hath  given: 

He  who  revives  my  heart, 

And  gives  me  strength  and  power, 

Help,  comfort,  and  support 

In  sorrow's  gloomy  hour. 


55. 


5h  TRINITY. 

4.  The  Lord,  my  God,  be  praised; 
Be  who  Eorever  liveth, 

To  whom  the  heavenly  host 
E'er  praise  and  honor  giveth; 
The  Lord,  my  God,  be  praised, 
Iii  whose  great  name  I  boast, 
God  Father,  God  the  son. 
And  (\od  the  Holy  Ghost. 

5.  To  Him  we  now  sing  praise, 
With  joy  our  offering  bringing, 
And  with  the  angel  host 

The  -Holy!   Holy!"  singing. 
To  Him  all  Christendom 
S'mii's   praises  joyfully; 
The  Lord,  my  God,  be  praised 
Throughout  eternity! 


75, 


10-2. 


THESE  things  the  seer  Isaiah  did  befall; 
In  spirit  he  beheld  the   Lord  of  all 
On  a  high  throne   raised   up  in  splendor  bright, 
His  garment's  border  tilled   the  choir  with   fight. 
Beside   Him  stood   two  seraphim,  which   had 
Six  wings,  wherewith  they  both  alike  were  chid: 
With  twain  they  hid  their  shining  face,  with  twain 
They  hid  their  feet  as  with  a  flowing  train. 
Ami  with  the  other  twain  they  both  did   fly. 
One  to  the  other  thus  aloud  did  cry: 
"Holy  is  God,  the  Lord  of  Sabaoth!* 
Holy  is  God,  the   Lord  o(  Sabaoth! 
Holy  is  God,  the   Lord  of  Sabaoth! 
Hisglory  fllleth  all  the  trembling  earth." 
With  the  loud  cry  the  posts  and  thresholds  shook. 
And  the  whole  house  was  tilled  with  mist  and  smoke. 


76. 

1.  THOU  who  art   Three  in  unity. 
True  God  from  all  eternity, 
The  sun   Is  fading  from  our  sight. 
Shine  Thou  on  us  with  heavenly  light. 


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2.  We  praise  Thee  with  the  dawning  day, 
To  Thee  at  even  also  pray; 

With  our  poor  song  we  worship  Thee 
Now,  ever,  and  eternally. 

3.  Let  God  the  Father  be  adored, 
And  God  the  Son,  the  only  Lord, 
And  God  the  Holy  Spirit  be 
Adored  throughout  eternity! 


77.  42. 

1.  WE  all  believe  in  one  true  God, 
Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
Present  Helper  in  all  need, 
Praised  by  all  the  heavenly  host, 
By  whose  mighty  power  alone 

All  is  made,  and  wrought,  and  done. 

2.  And  we  believe  in  Jesus  Christ, 
Son  of  God,  and  Mary's  Son, 
Who  descended  from  His  throne, 
And  for  us  salvation  won; 

By  whose  blood  and  death  are  we 
Rescued  from  all  misery. 

3.  And  we  confess  the  Holy  Ghost. 
Who  from  both  fore'er  proceeds; 
Who  upholds  and  comforts  us 
In  the  midst  of  fears  and  needs. 
Blest  and  holy  Trinity, 

Praise  forever  be  to  Thee! 


78.  87. 

WE  all  believe  in  one  true  God, 
Maker  of  the  earth  and  heaven, 
The  Father,  who  to  us  in  love 
Hath  the  claim  of  children  given: 
He  in  soul  and  body  feeds  us. 
All  we  want   His  hand  provides  us, 


60  TRINITY. 

Through  all  snares  and  perils  leads  us, 
Watches  that  no  harm  betides  us; 
He  cares  for  us  by  day  and  night. 
All  things  are  governed  by  His  might. 

2.  And  we  believe  in  Jesus  Christ, 
His  own  Son,  our  Lord,  possessing 
An  equal  Godhead,  throne,  and  might, 
Through  whom  comes  the  Father's  blessing: 
Conceived  of  the  Holy  Spirit, 

Born  of  Mary,  virgin-mother, 
That  lost  man  might  life  inherit, 
Made  true  man,  our  Elder  Brother, 
Was  crucified  for  sinful  men, 
And  raised  by  God  to  life  again. 

3.  We  in  the  Holy  Ghost  believe, 

Who  sweet  grace  and  comfort  giveth, 
And  with  the  Father  and  the  Son 
In  eternal  glory  liveth; 
Who  the  Christian  Church  doth  even 
Keep  in  unity  of  spirit; 
Sins  are  truly  here  forgiven 
Through  the  blest  Redeemer's  merit; 
All  flesh  shall  rise  again,  and  we 
Shall  live  with  God  eternally.    Amen. 


79. 

1.  COME,  Thou  almighty  King, 
Help  us  Thy  name  to  sing, 
Help  us  to  praise! 

Father  all  glorious, 
O'er  all  victorious, 
Come  and  reign  over  us, 
Ancient  of  days. 

2.  Jesus,  our  Lord,  arise; 
Scatter  our  enemies, 
And  make  them  fall; 
Let  Thine  almighty  aid 
Our  sure  defense  be  made; 
Our  souls  on  Thee  be  stayed. 
Lord,  hear  our  call ! 


TRINITY.  61 

3.  Come,  Thou  incarnate  Word, 
Gird  on  Thy  mighty  sword, 
Our  prayer  attend: 

Come,  and  Thy  people  bless, 
And  give  Thy  Word  success; 
Spirit  of  holiness, 
On  us  descend. 

4.  Come,  holy  Comforter, 
Thy  sacred  witness  bear 
In  this  glad  hour: 
Thou  who  almighty  art, 
Xow  rule  in  ev'ry  heart, 
And  ne'er  from  us  depart, 
Spirit  of  power! 

5.  To  the  great  One  in  Three 
The  highest  praises  be, 
Hence,  evermore! 

His  sov'reign  majesty 
May  we  in  glory  see, 
And  to  eternity 
Love  and  adore! 

80.  9. 

1.  FATHER,  in  whom  we  live, 
In  whom  Ave  are  and  move, 

All  glory,  power,  and  praise  receive 
For  Thy  creating  love. 

2.  0  Thou  incarnate  Word, 
Let  all  Thy  ransomed  race 
Unite  in  thanks,  with  one  accord, 
For  Thy  redeeming  grace. 

3.  Spirit  of  holiness, 

Let  all  Thy  saints  adore 

Thy  sacred  gifts,  and  join  to  bless 

Thy  heart- renewing  power. 

4.  Eternal,  Triune  Lord, 
Let  all  the  hosts  above, 

Let  all  the  sons  of  men  record 
And  dwell  upon  Thy  love. 


62  REFORMATION. 

X.  REFORMATION. 


81.  75. 

1.  A  MIGHTY  Fortress  is  our  God, 
A  trusty  Shield  and  Weapon; 

He  helps  us  free  from  every  ueed 

That  hath  us  now  overtaken. 
The  old  evil  Foe 
Now  means  deadly  woe: 
Deep  guile  and  great  might 
Are  his  dread  arms  in  tight, 
On  earth  is  not  his  equal. 

2.  With  might  of  ours  can  naught  be  done, 
Soon  were  our  loss  effected; 

But  for  us  fights  the  Valiant  One, 

Whom  God  Himself  elected. 

Ask  ye,  Who  is  this? 

Jesus  Christ  it  is, 

Of  Sabaoth  Lord, 

And  there's  none  other  God, 

lie  holds  the  field  forever. 

3.  Though  devils  all  the  world  should  fill, 
All  eager  to  devour  us. 

We  tremble  not,  we  fear  no  ill, 

They  shall  not  overpower  us. 

This  world's  prince  may  still 

Scowl  fierce  as  he  will, 

He  can  harm  us  none, 

He's  judged;   the  deed  is  done; 

One  little  word  can  fell  him. 

4.  The  Word  they  still  shall  let  remain, 
And  not  a  thank  have  for  it; 

He's  by  our  side  upon  the  plain 
With   II is  good  gifts  and  Spirit. 
And  take  they  our  life. 
Goods,  fame,  child,  and  wife: 
Let  these  all  be  gone, 
They  vet   have  nothing  won; 
The  kingdom  ours  remaineth. 


REFORMATION.  63 


82. 


1.  LORD,  grant  that  we  e'er  pure  retain 
The  catechismal  doctrine  plain, 

As  Luther  taught  the  heavenly  truth 
In  simple  words  to  tender  youth. 

2.  That  we  Thy  holy  Law  may  know, 
And  mourn  our  sin  and  all  its  woe, 
And  yet  believe  in  Father,  Son, 
And  Holy  Spirit,  Three  in  One. 

3.  That  we  on  Thee,  our  Father,  call. 
Who  canst  and  wilt  give  help  to  all; 
That  as  Thy  children  we  may  live, 
Whom  Thou  in  Baptism  didst  receive. 

4.  That,  if  we  fall,  we  rise  again, 
Repentingly  confess  our  sin, 

And  take  the  Sacrament  in  faith ;  — 
Amen.    God  grant  a  happy  death! 

83.  ii 

1.  LORD,  keep  us  in  Thy  Word  and  work, 
Restrain  the  murderous  Pope  and  Turk, 
Who  fain  would  tear  from  off  Thy  throne 
Christ  Jesus,  Thy  beloved  Son. 

2.  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  power  make  known, 
For  Thou  art  Lord  of  lords  alone; 
Shield  Thy  poor  Christendom,  that  we 
May  evermore  sing  praise  to  Thee. 

3.  Thou  Comforter  of  priceless  worth, 
Give  one  mind  to  Thy  flock  on  earth, 
Stand  by  us  in  our  final  strife, 

And  lead  us  out  of  death  to  life. 

4.  Destroy  their  counsels,  Lord,  our  God, 
And  smite  them  with  an  iron  rod, 
And  let  them  fall  into  the  snare 
Which  for  Thy  Christians  they  prepare. 

5.  So  that  at  last  they  may  perceive 

That,  Lord,  our  God,  Thou  still  dost  live, 

And  dost  deliver  mightily 

All  those  who  put  their  trust  in  Thee. 


64  REFORMATION. 

84.  14. 

1.  FEAR  not,  O  little  flock,  the  Foe 
Who  madly  seeks  your  overthrow; 
Dread  not  his  rage  and  power: 

What  though  your  courage  sometimes  faints, 
His  seeming  triumph  o'er  God's  saints 
Lasts  but  a  little  hour. 

2.  Be  of  good  cheer;  your  cause  belongs 
To  Him  who  can  avenge  your  wrongs; 
Leave  it  to  Him,  our  Lord. 

Though  hidden  yet  from  mortal  eyes, 
His  Gideon  shall  for  you  arise, 
Uphold  you  and  His  Word. 

3.  As  true  as  God's  own  Word  is  true, 
Not  earth  nor  hell  with  all  their  crew 
Against  us  shall  prevail. 

A  jest  and  by-word  are  they  grown; 
God  is  with  us;  we  are  His  own; 
Our  victory  cannot  fail. 

4.  Amen,  Lord  Jesus,  grant  our  prayer! 
Great  Captain,  now  Thine  arm  make  bare, 
Fight  for  us  once  again! 

So  shall  Thy  saints  and  martyrs  raise 
A  mighty  chorus  to  Thy  praise, 
World  without  end:  Amen! 

85.  15. 

1.  MY  Church!  my  Church!  my  dear  old  Church! 
My  fathers'  and  my  own] 

On  Prophets  and  Apostles  built, 

And  Christ,  the  Corner-stone! 

All  else  beside,  by  storm  or  tide, 

May  yet  be  overthrown; 

But  not  my  Church — my  dear  old  Church  — 

My  fathers'  and  my  own! 

2.  My  Church!  my  Church!  my  dear  old  Church  1 
My  glory  and  my  pride! 

Firm  in  the  Faith  Immanuel  taught, 
She  holds  no  faith  beside. 
Upon  this  Rock,  'gainst  every  shock, 
Though  gates  of  hell  assail, 
She  stands  secure,  with  promise  sure, 
"They  never  shall  prevail." 


REFORM  ATIOy.  65 

3.  My  Church!  my  Church!  my  dear  old  Church! 
I  love  her  ancient  name; 

And  God  forbid,  a  child  of  hers 
Should  ever  do  her  shame! 
Her  mother-care  I'll  ever  share; 
Her  child  I  am  alone, 
Till  He  who  gave  me  to  her  arms 
Shall  call  me  to  His  own. 

4.  My  Church!  my  Church!  my  dear  old  Church! 
I've  heard  the  tale  of  blood, 

Of  hearts  that  loved  her  to  the  death  — 

The  great,  the  wise,  the  good. 

Our  martyred  sires  defied  the  fires 

For  Christ  the  Crucified; 

The  once  delivered  faith  to  keep, 

They  burned,  they  bled,  they  died. 

5.  My  Church !   my  Church !    I  love  my  Church, 
For  she  exalts  my  Lord ! 

She  speaks,  she  breathes,  she  teaches  not 

But  from  His  written  Word. 

And  if  her  voice  bids  me  rejoice, 

From  all  my  sins  released, 

'Tis  through  th'  atoning  sacrifice, 

And  Jesus  is  the  Priest. 

6.  My  Church!  my  Church!    I  love  my  Church, 
For  she  doth  lead  me  on 

To  Zion's  Palace  Beautiful, 

Where  Christ,  my  Lord,  hath  gone. 

From  all  below  she  bids  me  go, 

To  Him,  the  Life,  the  AVay, 

The  Truth  to  guide  my  erring  feet 

From  darkness  into  day. 

7.  Then  here,  my  Church!  my  dear  old  Church! 
Thy  child  would  add  a  vow 

To  that  whose  token  once  was  signed 

Upon  his  infant  brow:  — 

Assault  who  may,  kiss  and  betray, 

Dishonor  and  disown, 

My  Church  shall  yet  be  dear  to  me, 

My  fathers'  and  my  own! 


66         THE  WORD  AND  THE  CHURCH. 

XI.    THE  WORD  AND  THE  CHURCH. 


86. 

LET  me  be  Thine  forever, 
Thou  faithful  God  and  Lord; 
Let  me  forsake  Thee  never, 
Nor  wander  from  Thy  Word. 
Lord,  do  not  let  me  waver, 
But  give  me  steadfastness; 
And  for  such  grace  forever 
Thy  holy  name  I'll  bless. 

Lord  Jesus,  my  Salvation, 
My  Light,  my  Life  divine, 
My  only  Consolation, 

0  make  me  wholly  Thine! 

For  Thou  hast  dearly  bought  me 
With  blood  and  bitter  pain; 
Let  me,  since  Thou  hast  sought  me, 
Eternal  life  obtain. 

And  Thou,  0  Holy  Spirit, 
My  Comforter  and  Guide, 
Grant  that  in  Jesus'  merit 

1  always  may  confide, 
Him  to  the  end  confessing, 
Wrhom  I  have  known  by  faith. 
Give  me  Thy  constant  blessing, 
And  grant  a  Christian  death. 


87. 

1.  LOKD  Jesus  Christ,  with  us  abide, 
For  round  us  falls  the  eventide; 

Nor  let  Thy  Word,  that  heavenly  light, 
For  us  be  ever  veiled  in  night. 

2.  In  these  last  days  of  sore  distress 
Grant  us,  dear  Lord,  true  steadfastness, 
That  pure  we  keep  —  till  life  is  spent  — 
Thy  holy  Word  and  Sacrament. 


n. 


THE  WORD  AND  THE  CHURCH.         67 

3.  Lord  Jesus,  help,  Thy  Church  uphold, 
For  we  are  sluggish,  thoughtless,  cold; 
Indue  Thy  Word  with  power  and  grace, 
And  spread  its  truth  in  every  place. 

4.  0  keep  us  in  Thy  Word,  we  pray; 
The  guile  and  rage  of  Satan  stay; 

Unto  Thy  Church  grant,  Lord,  Thy  grace, 
Peace,  concord,  patience,  fearlessness. 

5.  O  God!  how  sins'  dread  works  abound! 
Throughout  the  earth  no  rest  is  found. 
And  wide  has  falsehood's  spirit  spread, 
And  error  boldly  rears  its  head. 

6.  Those  haughty  spirits,  Lord,  restrain 
That  fain  would  o'er  Thy  Christians  reign, 
And  always  set  forth  something  new, 
Devised  to  change  Thy  doctrine  true. 

7.  And  as  the  cause  and  glory,  Lord, 
Are  Thine,  not  ours,  do  Thou  afford 
Us  help*  and  strength  and  constancy ; 
With  all  our  heart  we  trust  in  Thee. 

8.  A  trusty  weapon  is  Thy  Wrord, 

Thy  Church's  buckler,  shield,  and  sword; 
Lord,  let  us  by  this  Word  abide, 
That  we  may  seek  no  other  guide. 

9.  O  grant  that  in  Thy  holy  Word 

We  here  may  live  and  die,  dear  Lord; 
And  when  our  journey  endeth  here, 
Receive  us  into  glory  there. 

88.  6. 

1.  BEHOLD  the  sure  Foundation-stone 
Which  God  in  Zion  lays, 

To  build  our  heavenly  hopes  upon, 
And  His  eternal  praise. 

2.  Chosen  of  God,  to  sinners  dear, 
Let  saints  adore  the  name; 

They  trust  their  whole  salvation  here, 
Nor  shall  they  suffer  shame. 


68         THE  WORD  AND  THE  CHURCH. 

3.  The  foolish  builders,  scribe  and  priest, 
Reject  it  with  disdain; 

Yet  on  this  Rock  the  Church  shall  resl 
And  envy  rage  in  vain. 

4.  What  though  the  gates  of  hell  withstood; 
Yet  must  this  building  rise: 

'Tis  Thine  own  work,  Almighty  God, 
And  wondrous  in  our  eyes. 

89.  10. 

1.  GLORIOUS  things  of  thee  are  spoken, 
Zion,  city  of  our  God; 

He,  whose  word  cannot  be  broken, 
Formed  thee  for  His  own  abode: 
On  the  Rock  of  Ages  founded, 
What  can  shake  thy  sure  repose? 
With  salvation's  walls  surrounded, 
Thou  may'st  smile  at  all  thy  foes. 

2.  See!   the  streams  of  living  waters, 
Springing  from  eternal  love, 

Well  supply  thy  sons  and  daughters 
And  all  fear  of  want  remove: 
Who  can  faint  while  such  a  river 
Ever  flows  their  thirst  to  assuage? 
Grace,  which,  like  the  Lord,  the  Giver, 
Never  fails  from  age  to  age. 

3.  Savior,  since  of  Zion's  city 

I,  through  grace,  a  member  am, 
Let  the  world  deride  or  pity, 
I  will  glory  in  Thy  name. 
Fading  is  the  worldling's  pleasure, 
All  his  boasting  pomp  and  show; 
Solid  joys  and  lasting  treasure 
None  but  Zion's  children  know. 

90.  ii 

1.  HERE  in  Thy  name,  eternal  God, 
We  build  this  earthly  house  for  Thee; 
O  choose  it  for  Thy  fixed  abode, 
And  keep  it  from  all  error  free. 


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2.  Here,  when  Thy  people  seek  Thy  face, 
And  dying  sinners  pray  to  live, 

Hear  Thou  in  heav'n,  Thy  dwelling-place, 
And  when  Thou  nearest,  Lord,  forgive. 

3.  Here,  when  Thy  messengers  proclaim 
The  blessed  Gospel  of  Thy  Son, 
Still  by  the  power  of  His  great  name 
Be  mighty  signs  and  wonders  done. 

4.  When  children's  voices  raise  the  song, 
Hosanna  to  the  heavenly  King! 

Let  heav'n,  with  earth,  the  strain  prolong, 
Hosanna!   let  the  angels  sing. 

5.  Thy  glory  never  hence  depart; 

Yet  choose  not,  Lord,  this  house  alone : 
Thy  kingdom  come  to  every  heart, 
In  every  bosom  fix  Thy  throne. 


91.  6 

1.  HOW  precious  is  the  Book  divine, 
By  inspiration  giv'n! 

Bright  as  a  lamp  its  doctrines  shine, 
To  guide  our  souls  to  heav'n. 

2.  O'er  all  the  straight  and  narrow  way 
Its  radiant  beams  are  cast; 

A  light  whose  never  weary  ray 
Grows  brightest  at  the  last. 

3.  It  sweetly  cheers  our  drooping  hearts 
In  this  dark  vale  of  tears; 

Life,  light,  and  joy  it  still  imparts, 
And  quells  our  rising  fears. 

4.  This  lamp,  through  all  the  tedious  night 
Of  life,  shall  guide  our  way, 

Till  we  behold  the  clearer  light 
Of  an  eternal  dav. 


70         THE  WORD  AND  THE  CHURCH. 

92. 

1.  I  LOVE  Thy  Zion,  Lord! 
The  house  of  Thine  abode, 

The  Church  our  blest  Redeemer  saved 
With  His  own  precious  blood. 

2.  I  love  Thy  Church,  O  God! 
Her  walls  before  Thee  stand, 
Dear  as  the  apple  of  Thine  eye, 
And  graven  on  Thy  hand. 

3.  Should  I  with  scoffers  join 
Her  altars  to  abuse? 

No!   better  far  my  tongue  were  dumb, 
My  hand  its  skill  should  lose. 

4.  For  her  my  tears  shall  fall; 
For  her  my  prayers  ascend: 

To  her  my  cares  and  toils  be  giv'n, 
Till  toils  and  cares  shall  end. 

5.  Beyond  my  highest  joy 

I  prize  her  heavenly  ways, 

Her  sweet  communion,  solemn  vows, 

Her  hymns  of  love  and  praise. 

6.  Jesus,  Thou  Friend  divine, 
Our  Savior  and  our  King, 

Thy  hand  from  every  snare  and  foe 
Shall  great  deliverance  bring. 

7.  Sure  as  Thy  truth  shall  last, 
To  Zion  shall  be  giv'n 

The  brightest  glories  earth  can  yield, 
And  brighter  bliss  of  heav'n. 


93. 

ZION  stands  with  hills  surrounded, 

Zion,  kept  by  power  divine; 

All  her  foes  shall  be  confounded, 

Though  the  world  in  arms  combine. 

Happy  Zion, 

What  a  happy  lot  is  thine! 


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2.  Every  human  tie  may  perish; 
Friend  to  friend  unfaithful  prove; 
Brothers  cease  their  own  to  cherish; 
Ileav'n  and  earth  at  last  remove: 
But  no  changes 

Can  attend  Jehovah's  love. 

3.  In  the  furnace  God  may  prove  thee, 
Thence  to  bring  thee  forth  more  bright, 
But  can  never  cease  to  love  thee; 
Thou  art  precious  in  His  sight: 

God  is  with  thee, 

God,  thine  everlasting  Light. 


XII.    BAPTISM  AND  CONFIRMATION. 


94. 

1.  BLESSED  Jesus,  here  we  stand, 
Met  to  do  as  Thou  hast  spoken, 
And  this  child,  at  Thy  command, 
Now  we  bring  to  Thee,  in  token 
That  to  Christ  it  here  is  given: 
For  of  such  shall  be  Thy  heaven. 

2.  Yes,  Thy  warning  voice  is  plain, 
And  we  would  obey  it  duly: 

"He  who  is  not  born  again, 
Heart  and  life  renewing  truly, 
Born  of  water  and  the  Spirit, 
Will  my  kingdom  ne'er  inherit." 

3.  Therefore  hasten  we  to  Thee, — 
Take  the  pledge  we  bring,  O  take  it! 
Let  us  here  Thy  glory  see, 

And  in  tender  pity  make  it 
Now  Thy  child,  and  leave  it  never, 
and  Thine  forever. 


34. 


BAPTISM  AND  CONFIRMATION. 

4.  Wash  it,  Jesus,  in  Thy  blood 
From  the  sin-stain  of  its  nature; 
Let  it  rise  from  out  this  flood 
Clothed  in  Thee,  a  new-born  creature; 
May  it,  washed  as  Thou  hast  bidden, 
In  Thine  innocence  be  hidden. 

5.  Turn  the  darkness  into  light, 

To  Thy  grace  receive  and  save  it; 
Heal  the  Serpent's  venomed  bite 
In  the  font  where  now  we  lave  it; 
Here  let  flow  a  Jordan  river, 
And  from  leprosy  deliver. 

6.  Make  it,  Head,  Thy  member  now; 
Shepherd,  take  Thy  lamb  and  feed  it; 
Prince  of  peace,  its  Peace  be  Thou; 
Way  of  life,  to  heaven  lead  it; 
Vine,  this  branch  may  nothing  sever, 
Graft  by  faith  in  Thee  forever. 

7.  Now  into  Thy  heart  we  pour 
Prayers  that  from  our  hearts  proceeded 
Let  our  sighing  heavenward  soar, 

Let  our  warm  desires  be  heeded; 
Write  the  name  we  now  have  given, — 
Write  it  in  the  book  of  heaven. 


95.  ii. 

1.  NOW  Christ,  the  very  Son  of  God, 
On  sinners  sends  another  flood; 

It  is  the  water  which  the  Lord 
Has  comprehended  in  the  Word. 

2.  This  flood,  to  cleanse  sin's  leprosy, 
Mere  earthly  wTater  cannot  be; 

But  water  and  God's  gracious  Word 
Conjoined,  this  saving  bath  afford. 

3.  "Go  ye,"  says  Christ,  "my  Word  proclaim, 

Baptize  the  nations  in  God's  name: 
All  who  are  baptized  and  believe 
My  full  salvation  shall  receive." 


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4.  God  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
To  be  baptized  invites  the  host, 
lie  will  be  present,  though  unseen, 
From  all  their  sins  to  -wash  them  clean. 

5.  So,  too,  by  our  repentance  must 
The  old  man,  with  his  sins  and  lust, 
lie  daily  drowned,  and  then  arise 

A  new  man,  righteous,  pure,  and  wise. 

6.  That  by  the  water  and  the  Word 
We're  born  again  we  thank  Thee,  Lord  I 
In  life  and  death  Thine  let  us  be, 

And  Thine  in  all  eternity. 

96.  9. 

1.    THE  Savior  kindly  calls 
Our  children  to  His  breast; 
He  folds  them  in  His  gracious  arms, 
Himself  declares  them  blest. 

2. "Let  them  approach,"  He  cries, 
"Nor  scorn  their  humble  claim, 
The  heirs  of  heav'n  are  such  as  these, 
For  such  as  these  I  came." 

3.    With  joy  we  bring  them,  Lord, 
Devoting  them  to  Thee, 
Imploring,  that,  as  we  are  Thine, 
Thine  may  our  offspring  be. 

97.  45. 

1.  BAPTIZED  into  Thy  name  most  holy, 

0  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 

1  claim  a  place,  though  weak  and  lowly, 
Among  Thy  seed,  Thy  chosen  host; 
Buried  with  Christ,  and  dead  to  sin, 
Thy  Spirit  now  shall  live  within. 

2.  My  loving  Father,  Thou  dost  take  me 
To  be  henceforth  Thy  child  and  heir; 
My  faithful  Savior,  Thou  dost  make  me 
The  fruit  of  all  Thy  sorrows  share; 
Thou,  Holy  Ghost,  wilt  comfort  me, 
When  darkest  clouds  around  I  see. 


74  BAPTISM  AND  CONFIRMATION. 

3.  And  I  have  vowed  to  fear  and  love  Thee, 
And  to  obey  Thee,  Lord,  alone; 

I  felt  Thy  Holy  Spirit  move  me, 
And  freely  pledged  myself  Thine  own, 
denouncing  sin  to  keep  the  faith, 
And  war  with  evil  unto  death. 

4.  My  faithful  God,  Thou  failest  never, 
Thy  cov'nant  surely  will  abide; 

0  cast  me  not  away  forever, 
Should  I  transgress  it  on  my  side; 
If  I  have  sore  my  soul  defiled, 
Yet  still  forgive,  restore  Thy  child. 

5.  Yea,  all  I  a*m,  and  love  most  dearly, — 
To  Thee  I  offer  new  the  whole; 

O  let  me  make  my  vows  sincerely, 
Take  full  possession  of  my  soul, 
Let  naught  within  me,  naught  I  own, 
Serve  any  will  but  Thine  alone. 

6.  Depart,  depart!  thou  Prince  of  darkness! 
No  more  by  thee  I'll  be  enticed. 

Mine  is  indeed  a  tarnished  conscience, 
But  sprinkled  with  the  blood  of  Christ. 
Away,  vain  world!    O  sin,  away! 
Lo!  I  renounce  you  all  this  day. 

7.  And  never  let  my  purpose  falter, 
O  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
But  keep  me  faithful  to  Thine  altar, 
Till  Thou  shalt  call  me  from  my  post; 
So  unto  Thee  I  live  and  die, 

And  praise  Thee  evermore  on  high. 

"98.  e 

1.  MY  God,  accept  my  heart  this  day, 
And  make  it  always  Thine, 
That  I  from  Thee  no  more  may  stray, 
No  more  from  Thee  decline. 


Behold,  I  prostrate  fall; 
Let  every  sin  be  crucified, 
Let  Christ  be  all  in  all! 


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3.  Anoint  me  with  Thy  heavenly  grace, 
Adopt  me  for  Thine  own; 

That  I  may  see  Thy  glorious  face, 
And  worship  at  Thy  throne! 

4.  May  the  dear  blood,  once  shed  for  me, 
My  blest  atonement  prove, 

That  I  from  first  to  last  may  be 
The  purchase  of  Thy  love! 

5.  Let  every  thought,  and  work,  and  word, 
To  Thee  be  ever  giv'n. 

My  life  shall  be  Thy  service,  Lord, 
And  death  the  gate  of  heav'n! 


XIII.    THE  LORD'S  SUPPER. 


99.  72. 

1.  DECK  thyself,  my  soul,  with  gladness, 
Leave  the  gloomy  haunts  of  sadness, 
Come  into  the  daylight's  splendor, 
There  with  joy  thy  praises  render 
Unto  Him  whose  grace  unbounded 
Hath  this  wondrous  banquet  founded; 
High  o'er  all  the  heav'ns  He  reigneth, 
Yet  to  dwell  with  thee  He  deigneth. 

2.  Hasten  as  a  bride  to  meet  Him, 
And  with  loving  reverence  greet  Him, 
For  with  words  of  life  immortal 
Now  He  knocketh  at  thy  portal; 
Haste  to  ope  the  gates  before  Him, 
Saying,  while  thou  dost  adore  Him, 

" Suffer,  Lord,  that  I  receive  Thee, 
And  I  nevermore  will  leave  Thee." 

3.  He  who  costly  goods  desireth 
To  obtain,  much  gold  requireth; 
But  to  freely  give  the  treasure 

Of  Thy  love  is  Thy  good  pleasure; 
For  on  earth  there  is  no  coffer 
Which  as  payment  we  might  offer 
For  this  cup  Thy  blood  containing, 
And  this  manna  on  us  raining. 


THE  LORD'S  SUPPER. 

Ah!  how  hungers  all  my  spirit 
For  the  love  I  do  not  merit! 
Oft  have  I,  with  sighs  fast  thronging, 
Thought  upon  this  food  with  longing, 
In  the  battle  well-nigh  worsted, 
For  this  cup  of  life  have  thirsted, 
For  the  Friend,  who  here  invites  us, 
And  to  God  Himself  unites  us. 

Now  I  sink  before  Thee  lowly, 
Filled  with  joy  most  deep  and  holy, 
As  with  trembling  awe  and  wonder 
On  Thy  mighty  works  I  ponder, 
How,  by  mystery  surrounded, 
Depths  no  man  hath  ever  sounded, 
None  may  dare  to  pierce,  unbidden, 
Secrets  that  with  Thee  are  hidden. 

Jesus,  Bread  of  Life,  I  pray  Thee, 
Let  me  gladly  here  obey  Thee, 
Never  to  my  hurt  invited, 
Be  Thy  love  with  love  requited. 
From  this  banquet  let  me  measure, 
Lord,  how  vast  and  deep  love's  treasure; 
Through  the  gifts  Thou  here  dost  give  me 
As  Thv  guest  in  heav'n  receive  me. 


100.  49. 

LORD  Jesus,  Thou  art  truly  good ! 
Thou  spreadst  for  our  salvation 
Thy  body  and  Thy  blood  as  food, 
And  giv'st  us  invitation; 
As  weary  souls,  with  sin  oppressed, 
We  come  to  Thee  for  needed  re.st, 
For  counsel  and  forgiveness. 

Although  Thou  didst  ascend  to  heav'n, 
Where  angels  bowT  before  Thee, 
And  now  to  mortals  'tis  not  giv'n 
By  sight  here  to  adore  Thee, 
Until  begins  Thy  judgment  grand, 
When  we  before  Thy  throne  shall  stand, 
And  cheerfully  behold  Thee ;  — 


77 


3.  Yet  art  Thou  ever  "with  us,  Lord, 
And  with  Thy  congregation, 

And  not  confined —  so  says  Thy  Word — 
To  any  habitation. 

Firm  as  a  rock  Thy  Word  still  stands, 
Unshaken  by  the  en'mies'  hands, 
Though  they  be  e'er  so  cunning. 

4.  Thou  say' st:  "This  is  my  body;  eat, 
And  oraily  receive  me! 

This  is  my  blood;   drink  all  of  it, 
And  henceforth  never  leave  me!" 
What  Thou  hast  spoken,  true  must  be: 
Thou  art  almighty,  and  with  Thee 
Impossible  is  nothing. 

5.  Although  my  reason  cannot  see 
How  in  so  many  places 

Thy  body  at  a  time  may  be, 
Yet  faith  Thy  Word  embraces. 
How  it  can  be,  I  leave  to  Thee, 
Thy  Word  alone  sufflceth  me, 
For  Thou  wilt  that  we  trust  it. 

6.  Lord,  I  believe  in  simple  trust, 
Strength  in  my  weakness  give  me, 
For  I  am  naught  but  sinful  dust, 
Nor  of  Thy  Word  bereave  me! 

Thy  Baptism,  Supper,  and  Thy  Word, 
My  consolation  are,  O  Lord, 
For  they  contain  my  treasure. 

7.  Grant  that  we  worthily  receive 
Thy  Supper,  Lord,  our  Savior, 
That  for  our  sins  we  truly  grieve, 
And  prove  by  our  behavior 

That  we  obtained  Thy  saving  grace, 
And  trust  in  it  throughout  our  days; 
Then  will  our  life  be  godly. 

8.  For  Thy  consoling  Supper,  Lord, 
Be  praised  throughout  all  ages! 
Preserve  it,  for  with  one  accord 
The  world  against  it  rages. 

Grant  that  Thy  body  and  Thy  blood 
May  be  my  comfort  and  sweet  food 
In  my  last  moments.    Amen! 


78  the  lord's  supper. 

101.  90 

1.  MAY  God  be  praised  henceforth  and  blest  forever, 
Who,  Himself  both  Gift  and  Giver, 

With  His  own  flesh  and  blood  our  souls  doth  nourish; 
May  they  grow  thereby  and  flourish! 

O  Lord,  have  mercy! 
By  Thy  holy  body,  the  selfsame 
Which  from  Thine  own  mother  Mary  came, 
By  the  drops  Thou  didst  bleed, 
Help  us  in  the  hour  of  need! 

0  Lord,  have  mercy! 

2.  Thou  hast  to  death  Thy  holy  body  given, 
Life  to  win  for  us  in  heaven; 

By  stronger  love,  dear  Lord,  Thou  couldst  not  bind  us, 
Whereof  this  should  well  remind  us. 

0  Lord,  have  mercy! 
Lord,  Thy  love  constrained  Thee  for  our  good 
Mighty  tilings  to  do  by  Thy  dear  blood; 
Thou  hast  paid  all  we  owed, 
Thou  hast  made  our  peace  with  God. 

O  Lord,  have  mercy! 

3.  May  God  bestoAv  on  us  His  grace  and  blessing, 
That,  His  holy  footsteps  tracing, 

We  walk  as  brethren  dear  in  love  and  union, 
Nor  repent  this  sweet  communion. 

0  Lord,  have  mercy! 
Let  not  Thy  good  Spirit  forsake  us, 
Grant  that  heavenly  minded  He  make  us, 
That  Thy  poor  Church  may  see 
Days  of  peace  and  unity. 

O  Lord,  have  mercy  I 


102.  ii. 

1.  O  JESUS!  Bridegroom  of  my  soul, 

Whose  love  found  means  to  make  me  whole 

By  dying  on  the  cursed  tree, 

Who  left'st  Thy  blood  my  legacy:  — 


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Full  of  unworthiness  and  fear; 
Impure,  sick,  naked,  poor,  and  blind, — 
In  mercy  cast  me  not  behind. 

3.  My  great  Physician  and  my  Light! 
All's  clear  before  Thy  holy  sight; 
Thou  art  the  Source  of  sanctity, 

My  wedding  garment  comes  from  Thee. 

4.  0  blessed  Lord,  prepare  Thou  me, 
And  heal  my  great  infirmity; 
Wash  all  the  stains  of  sin  away. 
And  let  me  taste  Thy  grace  to-day. 


5.  Dispel  the  darkness  from  beneath, 
Endow  me  with  a  living  faith, 
Thy  grace  enrich  my  poverty, 
And  mortify  all  self  in  me. 

6.  Thus  feed  me  with  the  living  bread 
Of  Thy  own  flesh  that  once  was  dead: 
The  wine  of  Thy  most  precious  blood 
Refresh  my  faith,  supremest  Good. 

7.  Root  out  all  tendency  to  sin; 
Implant  that  heavenly  love  within 
Which  honors  God,  and  makes  the  peace 
With  men  to  flourish  and  increase. 

8.  What  soul  and  body  want,  supply; 
What's  harmful,  check  and  mortify; 
Take  up  Thy  residence  in  me, 
Unite  me  more  and  more  with  Thee. 

9.  By  virtue  of  this  heavenly  meal 
The  law  of  sin  in  me  repeal; 

All  my  transgressions  far  remove, 
And  let  me  taste  Thy  Father's  love. 

10.  Send  me  relief  from  all  my  foes 

When  earth  and  hell  my  hopes  oppose. 
The  present  purpose  I  have  made, 
0  Lord,  let  never  be  delayed. 


80  THE  LORD'S  SUPPER. 

11.  My  life  and  conversation,  Lord, 
Direct  according  to  Thy  Word, 
That  not  one  moment  of  my  days 

Be  spent  without  a  sense  of  grace:  — 

12.  Till  Thou  art  pleased,  O  Prince  of  life, 
To  call  me  from  this  world  of  strife, 
To  taste  with  all  that  love  Thy  name 
The  glorious  Supper  of  the  Lamb. 

103. 

1.  THY  table  I  approach, 
Dear  Savior,  hear  my  prayer, 
O  let  no  unrepented  sin 
Prove  hurtful  to  me  there. 

2.  Lo!  I  confess  my  sins, 

And  mourn  their  wretched  bands. 
A  contrite  heart  is  ever  wont 
To  find  grace  at  Thy  hands. 

3.  Thy  body  and  Thy  blood, 
Once  slain  and  shed  for  me, 
Are  taken  at  Thy  table  here  — 
A  wondrous  mystery! 

4.  Here  I  with  mouth  and  soul, 
Incomprehensibly, 

Shall  eat  the  precious  flesh  of  Christ 
In  blest  reality. 

5.  Search  not  how  this  takes  place, 
Nor  whether  it  can  be; 

God  can  accomplish  vastly  more 
Than  seemeth  plain  to  thee. 

6.  Vouchsafe,  O  blessed  Lord, 
That  earth  and  hell  combined, 
May  ne'er  about  this  Sacrament 
A  doubt  raise  in  my  mind. 

7.  And  may  I  never  fail 

To  thank  Thee  day  and  night 
For  Thy  true  body  and  true  blood, 
O  God,  mv  Peace  and  Light! 


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XIV.    REPENTANCE. 


104.  106. 

1.  CREATE  in  me,  Lord,  0  God,  a  clean  heart, 
And  renew  Thou  a  right  spirit  within  me. 

:  | :  Reject  me  not  :  |: 
:  | :  From  Thy  holy  presence,  :  | : 
And  remove  Thy  Holy  Spirit  not  from  me. 

2.  Comfort  me  again  with  Thy  salvation, 

And  do  Thou  uphold  me  with  Thy  free  Spirit. 
:  | :   Wash  me,  O  Lord,  :  | : 
:|:  From  all  my  transgressions,  :|: 

And  cleanse  me  from  all  mine  iniquities. 

105.  33. 

1.  "JESUS  sinners  doth  receive!" 

O  may  all  this  saying  ponder 
Who  in  sin's  delusions  live. 
And  from  God  and  heaven  wander! 
This  alone  sure  hope  can  give: 
"Jesus  sinners  doth  receive!" 

2.  AVe  deserve  but  grief  and  shame, 
Yet  His  words,  rich  grace  revealing, 
Pardon,  peace,  and  life  proclaim ; 
Here  their  ills  have  perfect  healing 
Who  with  humble  hearts  believe: 

"Jesus  sinners  doth  receive!" 

3.  Sheep  that  from  the  fold  did  stray 
Every  faithful  shepherd  seeketh; 
Weary  souls  that  lost  their  way 
Christ  the  Shepherd  seeks  and  taketh 
In  His  arms  that  they  may  live  — 

"Jesus  sinners  doth  receive!" 

4.  Come,  ye  sinners,  one  and  all, 
Come,  ye  all  have  invitation; 
Come,  obey   His  gracious  call, 
Come  and  take   His  free  salvation! 
Firmly  in  these  words  believe: 

"Jesus  sinners  doth  receive!" 


82  REPENTANCE. 

5.  I,  a  sinner,  conic  to  Thee, 

And  acknowledge  my  transgression; 

Tender  mercy  show  to  me, 
Grant  me  graciously  remission; 

Let  these  words  my  sonl  relieve: 
" Jesus  sinners  doth  receive!" 

6.  Henceforth  I  need  fear  no  foe; 
Were  as  scarlet  my  transgression, 

It  shall  be  as  white  as  snow 
By  the  virtue  of  Thy  passion; 
For  in  these  words  I  believe: 
11  Jesus  sinners  doth  receive!" 

7.  Now  my  conscience  is  at  ease, 
Now  I  fear  no  condemnation. 
He  who  grants  me  full  release 
Hath  atoned  for  my  transgression. 
In  true  faith  to  Him  I  cleave  — 

"Jesus  sinners  doth  receive!" 

8.  "Jesus  sinners  doth  receive!" 

Me,  too,  hath  received  the  Savior, 
Opening  heav'n  that  I  may  live 
With  my  Lord  in  bliss  forever; 
Gladly,  then,  this  world  I  leave — 
"Jesus  sinners  doth  receive!" 


106.  u. 

1.  0  FAITHFUL  God,  we  worship  Thee! 
Thou  pardon'st  our  iniquity. 

Thou  grantest  help  in  sin's  distress, 
And  soul  and  body  Thou  dost  bless. 

2.  Thou,  through  Thy  servant,  say'st  to  me: 
"Thy  sins  are  all  forgiven  thee, 

Depart  in  peace;    but  sin  no  more, 
And  e'er  my  pardoning  grace  adore." 

3.  O  Lord,  we  bless  Thy  gracious  heart. 
For  Thou  Thyself  dost   heal  our  smart. 
Through  Christ,  our  Savior's,  precious  blood 
Which  for  the  sake  of  sinners  flowed. 


REPENTANCE.  83 

Give  us  Thy  Spirit,  peace  afford 
Now  and  forever,  gracious  Lord  I 
Thy  Word  and  holy  Sacrament 
Preserve  to  us,  till  life  is  spent. 


107.  i: 

1.  O  JESUS,  Lamb  of  God,  who  art 
The  Life  and  Comfort  of  my  heart, 
I,  wretched  sinner,  come  to  Thee 
And  bring  so  many  sins  with  me. 

2.  0  God,  my  sinfulness  is  great, 

I  groan  beneath  a  dreadful  weight; 
Yet  be  Thou  merciful,  I  pray, 
Take  guilt  and  punishment  away. 

3.  Saint  John  the  Baptist  biddeth  me 
To  cast  my  burden,  Lord,  on  Thee, 
Since  Thou  hast  left  Thy  heavenly  throne, 
That  for  our  sins  Thou  might' st  atone. 

4.  Help  me  amend  my  ways,  O  Lprd, 
And  willingly  obey  Thy  Word; 
Do  always,  then,  abide  with  me, 
And  when  I  die  take  me  to  Thee. 


108. 

1.  OUT  of  the  depths  I  cry  to  Thee, 
Lord,  hear  my  lamentation; 

Bend  down  Thy  gracious  ear  to  me, 

And  grant  my  supplication; 

For  if  Thou  fix  Thy  searching  eye 

On  all  sin  and  iniquity, 

AVho,  Lord,  can  stand  before  Thee? 

2.  But  love  and  grace  with  Thee  prevail, 
O  God,  our  sins  forgiving; 

The  best  and  holiest  deeds  must  fail 
Of  all  before  Thee  Hying; 
Before  Thee  none  can  boasting  stand, 
But  all  must  fear  Thy  strict  demand, 
And  live  alone  bv  mere  v. 


49. 


84  REPENTANCE. 

3.  My  hope  I  rest,  then,  on  the  Lord, 
And  build  not  on  my  merit; 

My  heart  shall  trust  His  gracious  Word, 
His  goodness  stays  my  spirit. 
His  precious  Word  assureth  me, 
He  will  my  Joy  and  Comfort  be; 
This  is  my  firm  reliance. 

4.  And  though  it  tarry  till  the  night 
And  till  the  morn  appeareth, 

My  heart  still  trusteth  in  His  might, 
It  doubteth  not,  nor  feareth. 
Do  thus,  0  ye  of  Israel's  seed, 
Ye  of  the  Spirit  born  indeed, 
Wait  for  your  God's  appearing. 

5.  Though  great  our  sins  and  sore  our  woes, 
His  grace  much  more  aboundeth; 

His  helping  love  no  limit  knows. 
Our  utmost  need  it  soundeth. 
Our  Shepherd  is  the  Lord,  and  He 
At  last  shall  set  His  Israel  free 
From  all  their  sin  and  sorrow. 


109. 

1.  REMOVE  from  us,  O  faithful  God, 
Thy  dreadful  and  avenging  rod 
The  number  of  our  crying  crimes 
Has  well  deserved  a  thousand  times. 
Sad  famine,  war,  and  pestilence 
Prevent  by  Thy  good  Providence. 

2.  In  pity,  Lord,  look  on  our  race, 
We  sue  for  Thy  all-saving  grace. 
Should  Thy  just  judgments  go  so  far 
To  call  us  to  Thy  Sovereign  bar? 
No  man  could  bear  Thy  holy  sight, 
Or  plead  His  guilty  cause  aright. 

3.  In  Thee  we  trust,  to  Thee  we  sigh, 
And  lift  our  heavy  souls  on  high: 
Give  us  an  instance  of  Thy  grace, 
And  punish  not  our  evil  ways. 

By  true  repentance  bring  us  home, 
And  save  us  from  the  wrath  to  come. 


44. 


REPENTANCE.  85 

4.  Why  wilt  Thou  raise  Thy  dreadful  storms 
Against  so  vile  and  feeble  worms? 
Thou,  Author  of  our  being,  know'st 
That  this  our  frame  is  earth  and  dust; 
Our  best  endeavors  are  but  frail: 

If  Thou  dost  search,  we  greatly  fail. 

5.  Sin  still  besets  us  everywhere, 
Nor  Satan  fails  to  lay  his  snare, 

The  wicked  world,  with  flesh  and  blood, 
Conspire  to  rob  us  of  all  good. 
O  Lord,  this  is  not  hid  from  Thee; 
Have  mercy  on  our  misery! 

6.  Consider  Thy  Son's  bitter  death, 
Wounds,  agonies,  and  parting  breath. 
These  dreadful  sufferings  of  Thy  Son 
Atoned  for  sins  which  we  had  done. 
O  for  His  sake  our  guilt  forgive, 
And  let  the  mourning  sinners  live. 

7.  O  Lord,  lead  Thou  us  by  Thy  hand, 
And  deign  to  bless  our  native  land. 
Preserve  Thy  Word  amongst  us  pure, 
Keep  us  from  Satan's  wiles  secuie. 
Grant  us  to  die  in  peace  and  love, 
And  see  Thy  glorious  face  above. 


110. 

YEA,  as  I  live,  thy  Maker  saith : 
I  do  not  wish  the  sinner's  death, 
But  rather  that  he  turn  betimes 
From  all  his  evil  ways  and  crimes, 
With  true  repentance  come  to  me, 
And  live  to  all  eternity. 


Despair  not  in  iniquity. 

Lay  hold  on  this  free  offered  grace, 

Confirmed  by  surest  promises, 

Nay,  sealed  with  God's  most  solemn  oath. 

Blest  all  who  their  transgressions  loathe! 


8(3  REPENTANCE. 

3.  Yet,  O  beware!    Think  not,  secure: 
"God's  grace  I  always  can  procure; 

I'll  first  partake  of  youthful  mirth, 
Till  I'm  convinced  how  vain  this  earth, 
Then  shall  my  serious  thoughts  begin 
To  seek  God's  pardon  for  my  sin." 

4.  True,  God  is  ready  with  His  grace 
Repenting  sinners  to  embrace, 
Yet,  who  runs  up  his  sinful  score 
On  grace,  till  he  can  find  no  more, 
Will  learn,  to  his  amazing  cost, 
Long-suffering  mercy  may  be  lost. 

5.  Mercy  thy  God  has  promised  thee 
For  Christ,  His  blood  and  agony, 
Yet  in  His  Word  did  never  say 
That  thou  shouldst  live  another  day. 
That  thou  must  die  He  hath  revealed, 
But  death's  dark  hour  to  thee's  concealed. 

6.  To-day  thou  liv'st,  to-day  repent, 
Lest  all  thy  life  should  be  misspent. 
Who  laughs  to-day,  looks  fair  and  red, 
To-morrow  may  be  sick  or  dead. 

If,  then,  thou  diest  impenitent, 
Thou'lt  be  where  flames  fore'er  torment. 

7.  O  blessed  Jesus,  grant  I  may 
Return  to  Thee  this  very  day 
And  live  in  constant  penitence, 

Till  death  appears  to  call  me  hence, 
That  I  in  every  time  and  place 
Be  well  prepared  to  end  my  race. 

111.  6 

1.  APPROACH,  my  soul,  the  mercy-seat, 
Where  Jesus  answers  prayer; 

There  humbly  fall  before  His  feet, 
For  none  can  perish  there. 

2.  Thy  promise  is  my  only  plea, 
With  this  I  venture  nigh; 

Thou  callest  burdened  souls  to  Thee, — 
And  such,  O  Lord,  am  I. 


REPENTANCE.  87 

3.  Bowed  down  beneath  a  load  of  sin, 
By  Satan  sorely  pressed, 

By  wars  without  and  fears  within, 
I  come  to  Thee  for  rest. 

4.  Be  Thou  my  Shield  and  Hiding-place, 
That,  sheltered  near  Thy  side, 

I  may  my  tierce  Accuser  face 
And  tell  him  Thou  hast  died. 

5.  O  wondrous  Love,  to  bleed  and  die, 
To  bear  the  cross  and  shame, 
That  guilty  sinners  such  as  I 
Might  plead  Thy  gracious  name! 


112.  8. 

1.  CHIEF  of  sinners  though  I  be, 
Jesus  shed  His  blood  for  me; 
Died,  that  I  might  live  on  high, 
Lived,  that  I  might  never  die; 
As  the  branch  is  to  the  vine, 

I  am  His,  and  He  is  mine. 

2.  O  the  height  of  Jesus'  love! 
Higher  than  the  heav'ns  above, 
Deeper  than  the  depths  of  sea, 
Lasting  as  eternity; 

Love  that  found  me, — wondrous  thought! 
Found  me  when  I  sought  Him  not. 

3.  Jesus  only  can  impart 

Balm  to  heal  the  smitten  heart; 
Peace  that  flows  from  sin  forgiv'n, 
Joy  that  lifts  the  soul  to  heav'n; 
Faith  and  hope  to  walk  with  God, 
In  the  way  that  Enoch  trod. 

4.  Chief  of  sinners  though  I  be, 
Christ  is  all  in  all  to  me; 

All  my  wants  to  Him  are  known, 
All  my  sorrows  are  His  own; 
Safe  with  Him  from  earthly  strife, 
He  sustains  the  hidden  life. 


88  REPENTANCE. 

5.  O  my  Savior,  help  afford 

By  Thy  Spirit  and  Thy  Word! 
When  my  wayward  heart  would  stray, 
Keep  me  in  the  narrow  way ; 
Grace  in  time  of  need  supply, 
While  I  live,  and  when  I  die. 

113. 

1.  HASTEN,  0  sinner  to  be  wise, 
And  stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun, 
The  longer  wisdom  you  despise, 
The  harder  is  she  to  be  won. 

2.  O  hasten,  mercy  to  implore, 

And  stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun, 
For  fear  thy  season  should  be  o'er 
Before  this  evening's  course  be  run. 

3.  Hasten,  O  sinner,  to  return, 

And  stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun, 
For  fear  thy  lamp  should  fail  to  burn 
Before  the  needful  work  is  done. 

4.  Hasten,  O  sinner,  to  be  blest, 

And  stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun, 
For  fear  the  curse  should  thee  arrest 
Before  the  morrow  is  begun. 

114. 

1.  PASS  me  not,  O  gentle  Savior, 
Hear  my  humble  cry; 

While  on  others  Thou  art  smiling, 
Do  not  pass  me  by. 
Savior,  Savior,  hear  my  humble  cry, 
While  on  others  Thou  art  calling, 
Do  not  pass  me  by. 

2.  Let  me  at  a  throne  of  mercy 
Find  a  sweet  relief. 

Kneeling  there  in  deep  contrition, 
Help  my  unbelief. 

Savior,  Savior,  hear  my  humble  cry, 
While  on  others  Thou  art  calling, 
Do  not  pass  me  by. 


n. 


17. 


REPENTANCE.  89 

3.  Trusting  only  in  Thy  merit, 
"Would  I  seek  Thy  face; 

Heal  my  wounded,  broken  spirit, 
Save  me  by  Thy  grace. 
Savior,  Savior,  hear  my  humble  cry, 
While  on  others  Thou  art  calling, 
Do  not  pass  me  by. 

4.  Thou  the  Spring  of  all  my  comfort, 
More  than  life  to  me; 

Whom  have  I  on  earth  beside  Thee? 
Whom  in  heav'n  but  Thee? 
Savior,  Savior,  hear  my  humble  cry, 
While  on  others  Thou  art  calling, 
Do  not  pass  me  by. 

115.  5. 

1.  SIXNERS,  turn;  why  will  ye  die? 
God,  your  Maker,  asks  you — Why? 
God,  who  did  your  being  give, 
Made  you  with  Himself  to  live. 

2.  He  the  fatal  cause  demands, 

i 

why 
Will  ye  cross  His  love,  and  die? 

3.  Sinners,  turn;  why  will  ye  die? 
God,  your  Savior,  asks  you — Why? 
He,  who  did  your  souls  retrieve, 
Died  Himself  that  you  might  live. 

4.  Will  ye  let  Him  die  in  vain? 
Crucify  your  Lord  again? 
Why,  ye  ransomed  sinners,  why 
Will  ye  slight  His  grace,  and  die? 

5.  Sinners,  turn;  why  will  ye  die? 
God  the  Spirit  asks  you — Why? 
He  who  all  your  life-time  strove, 
Wooed  you  to  embrace  His  love. 

G.  Will  ye  not  His  grace  receive? 
Will  ye  still  refuse  to  live? 
O  ye  long-sought  sinners,  why 
AVill  ye  grieve  your  God,  and  die? 


90  FAITH  AND  JUSTIFICATION. 

XV.    FAITH  AND  JUSTIFICATION. 


116.  45. 

1.  BY  grace  I'm  saved  —  grace  free  and  boundless] 
My  heart,  believ'st  thou  this,  or  not? 

Why  tremblest  thou  with  terror  groundless? 
Has  Scripture  e'er  a  falsehood  taught? 
Then  this  word  also  true  must  be: 
By  grace  there  is  a  crown  for  thee. 

2.  By  grace!  our  works  are  all  rejected, 
All  claims  of  merit  pass  for  naught; 
The  mighty  Savior,  long  expected, 
To  us  this  blissful  truth  has  brought, 
That  He  by  death  redeems  our  race, 
And  we  are  saved  alone  by  grace. 

3.  By  grace!  mark  well  these  words'  true  meaning, 
When  thou  dost  sorrow,  sin-oppressed, 

When  Satan  threats  with  pride  o'erweeiiiug, 
When  troubled  conscience  sighs  for  rest : 
What  reason  cannot  comprehend 
It  pleases  God  by  grace  to  send. 

4.  By  grace  His  Son,  on  earth  appearing, 
Vouchsafed  beneath  thy  Avoe  to  bend; 
Hadst  thou,  damnation  justly  fearing, 
Done  aught  to  render  Him  thy  friend? 
Was't  not  that  He  thy  welfare  sought, 
And  but  by  grace  deliverance  wrought? 

5.  By  grace!  this  ground  of  our  salvation, 
As  long  as  God  is  true,  endures: 
What  saints  have  penned  by  inspiration, 
What  God  by  His  own  Word  assures, 
What  all  our  faith  must  rest  upon, 

Is  grace,  free  grace,  through  His  dear  Son. 

6.  By  grace!  on  this  in  death  I'll  rest  me, 
Rejoicing,  e'en  though  feeling  naught; 

I  know  my  sin  —  it  oft  oppressed  me  — 
But  Him,  too,  who  salvation  brought. 
My  heart  exults  —  grief  flees  apace  — 
Because  my  soul  is  saved  by  grace. 


FAITH  AND  JUSTIFICATION.  91 

7.  By  grace!  may  sin  and  Satan  hearken! 
I  bear  my  flag  of  faith  in  hand, 
And  pass — for  doubts  my  joy  can't  darken — 
The  Red  Sea  to  the  Promised  Land. 
I  cling  to  what  my  Savior  taught, 
And  trust  it,  whether  felt  or  not. 


117.  49. 

1.  DEAR  Christians,  one  and  all  rejoice, 
With  exultation  springing, 

And  with  united  heart  and  voice 

And  holy  rapture  singing, 

Tell  how  our  God  beheld  our  need, 

And  sing  His  sweet  and  wondrous  deed; 

Right  dearly  it  hath  cost  Him. 

2.  Fast  bound  in  Satan's  chains  I  lay, 
Death  brooded  darkly  o'er  me, 

My  sin  oppressed  me  night  and  day, 
Therein  my  mother  bore  me; 
Deeper  and  deeper  still  I  fell, 
Life  had  become  a  living  hell, 
So  firmly  sin  possessed  me. 

3.  My  good  works  could  avail  me  naught, 
For  they  with  sin  were  stained; 
Free-will  against  God's  judgment  fought, 
And  dead  to  good  remained; 

Grief  drove  me  to  despair,  and  I 
Had  nothing  left  me  but  to  die, 
To  hell  I  fast  was  sinking. 

4.  Then  God  beheld  my  wretched  state 
With  deep  commiseration; 

He  thought  upon  His  mercy  great, 
And  willed  my  soul's  salvation; 
He  turned  to  me  a  Father's  heart — 
Not  small  the  cost!  —  to  heal  my  smart 
He  gave  His  best  and  dearest. 


92  FAITH  AND  JUSTIFICATION. 


5.  He  spake  to  His  beloved  Son: 
"'Tis  time  to  take  compassion; 

Then  go,  my  heart's  most  precious  Crown, 
And  bring  to  man  salvation; 
From  sin  and  sorrow  set  him  free, 
Slay  bitter  death  for  him  that  he 
May  live  with  Thee  forever." 

6.  The  Son  His  Father  did  obey, 
And,  born  of  virgin-mother, 

He  came  awhile  on  earth  to  stay, 
That  He  might  be  my  Brother. 
His  mighty  power  He  hidden  bore, 
A  servant's  form,  like  mine,  He  wore, 
To  lead  the  devil  captive. 

7.  He  spake  to  me:  "Hold  fast  by  me, 
I  am  thy  Rock  and  Castle; 

I  wholly  give  myself  for  thee, 
For  thee  I  strive  and  wrestle; 
For  I  am  thine,  and  thou  art  mine, 
Henceforth  my  place  is  also  thine; 
The  Foe  shall  never  part  us." 

118.  88. 

1.  MY  Savior  sinners  doth  receive, 

Whom,  under  sin's  dread  burden  moaning, 
Nor  man  nor  angel  can  relieve, 
Who  hopeless,  in  despair,  are  groaniug; 
Who  loathe  the  world  and  all  its  ways, 
Fear  wrath  divine  and  yearn  for  grace; 
On  whom  God's  Law  like  thunder  crashes, 
And  flaming  hell  in  terror  flashes :  — 
Such  wretched  sinners  find  reprieve, 
Since  Jesus  sinners  doth  receive. 

2.  The  fondest  mother  cannot  have 
Towards  her  darling  such  affection 
As  Jesus  showed  vile  man  to  save; 
His  love  exceedeth  our  conception: 
He  left  His  throne  and  blest  abode 
To  bear  the  sinner's  heavy  load; 

And  since  He  by  His  death  and  suff'ring 
Hath  made  an  all-sufficient  off' ring, 
Our  debt  is  paid,  and  we  may  live; 
For  Jesus  sinners  doth  receive. 


FAITH  AND  JUSTIFICATION.  93 

3.  Might  all  His  loving  heart  but  see, 
And  know  His  bowels  of  compassion, 
Toward  sinners,  straying  carelessly. 

Or  such  as,  mourning,  seek  salvation  — 
Him,  when  on  earth,  'midst  sinners  trace: 
Zaccheus  tastes  His  saving  grace; 
He  comforts  Magdalene's  affliction, 
Regards  her  tears  and  deep  conviction-, 
Her  sins,  though  many,  He  forgives  — 
My  Savior  sinners  poor  receives. 

4.  Behold  how  He  with  Peter  dealt: 

Though  deep  his  fall,  He  showed  Him  favor. 

Not  only  when  on  earth  He  dwelt 

Was  He  a  sin-forgiving  Savior: 

No,  He  is  still  the  very  same, 

Just,  good,  and  merciful  His  name; 

As  He  was  in  humiliation, 

So  is  He  still  in  exaltation. 

Repenting  souls,  you  may  believe, 

Our  Savior  sinners  doth  receive. 

5.  Come,  sinners,  come,  though  vile  and  base; 
Returning  prodigals  He  meeteth; 

He  freely  offers  them  His  grace, 
Yea,  with  a  pardoning  kiss  He  greeteth: 
Why  wilt  thou  stand  in  thine  own  way? 
Why  willfully  be  Satan's  prey? 
Wilt  thou  sin's  drudge  remain  forever, 
Though  He  appeared  thee  to  deliver? 
Do  not  delay,  sin's  service  leave, 
Since  Jesus  sinners  will  receive. 

6.  0  say  not,  "I'm  a  wretch  too  base, 
Too  oft  His  goodness  I  have  slighted; 
Too  often  I  have  spurned  His  grace, 
Though  I  was  tenderly  invited." 

Is  your  repentance  now  sincere? 
Your  sorrow  genuine?     Do  not  fear: 
His  power  and  mercy  are  unbounded, 
None,  trusting  Him,  were  e'er  confounded: 
He  saves,  whom  none  else  can  relieve; 
My  Savior  sinners  doth  receive. 


94  FAITH  AND  JUSTIFICATION. 

7.  Think  not,  "'Tis  time  enough!" —  nor  say, 
"God,  who  is  gracious  beyond  measure, 

Shuts  not  the  door  of  grace  to-day; 
I'll  first  enjoy  some  carnal  pleasure." 
No,  God  forbid!     If  you  are  wise, 
Grace  offered  now  do  not  despise. 
Who  slights  to-day  the  invitation 
May  ever  lose  his  soul's  salvation: 
Come  now  to  Jesus,  come  and  live; 
To-day  He  sinners  doth  receive. 

8.  Draw  me,  a  sinner,  unto  Thee, 

Thou  sinners'  Friend,  Thou  gracious  Savior; 

Grant  I  and  all  may  ardently 

Desire  Thy  pardon,  peace,  and  favor: 

And  when  temptations  would  assail, 

Let  Thine  almighty  grace  prevail. 

May  none  who  feel  sin's  condemnation 

Neglect  Thy  generous  invitation, 

But  all  experience  and  believe 

That  Jesus  sinners  doth  receive. 


119. 

1.  NOW  I  have  found  the  sure  foundation, 
"Where  evermore  my  anchor  grounds! 

It  lay  there  ere  the  world's  creation, 
"Where  else  but  in  my  Savior's  wounds? 
Foundation,  which  unmoved  shall  stay, 
When  earth  and  heaven  pass  away. 

2.  It  is  that  mercy  never  ending, 
Which  all  conception  far  transcends. 

Of  Him,  who,  with  love's  arms  extending, 
To  wretched  sinners  condescends; 
Whose  heart  with  pity  still  doth  break. 
Whether  we  seek  Him,  or  forsake. 

3.  Our  ruin  God  has  not  intended, 
Salvation  He  would  fain  bestow; 
For  this  the  Son  to  earth  descended, 
And  then  to  heav'n  again  did  go; 
For  this  so  loudly  evermore 

He  knocketh  at  our  heart's  closed  door. 


45. 


FAITH  AND  JUSTIFICATION.  95 

4.  O  depth  of  love,  in  which,  past  finding, 
My  sins  through  Christ's  blood  disappear"; 
This  is  for  wounds  the  safest  binding; 
There  is  no  condemnation  here; 

For  Jesus'  blood  through  earth  and  skies 
Forever,  "Mercy!    Mercy!1'  cries. 

5.  I  never  will  forget  this  crying, 
In  faith  I'll  trust  it  all  my  days, 

And,  when  o'er  all  my  sins  I'm  sighing, 
I  towards  my  Father's  heart  will  gaze; 
For  there  is  always  to  be  found 
Free  mercy  without  end  and  bound. 

6.  If  earthly  cares  and  want  oppress  me, 
And  cause  me  sorrow  and  regret 

That  things  so  vain  can  still  distress  me, 
And  give  me  so  much  trouble  yet: 
Though  I  am  bowed  down  to  the  dust, 
Still  in  His  mercy  I  will  trust. 

7.  On  this  foundation  I  unshrinking 
Will  stand  while  I  on  earth  remain; 
This  shall  engage  my  acting,  thinking, 
While  I  the  breath  of  life  retain; 
Then  I  will  sing  eternally, 
Unfathomed  Mercy,  still  of  Thee. 


49. 


120. 

1.  TO  us  salvation  now  is  come, 
God's  wondrous  grace  revealing; 
Works  never  can  avert  our  doom, 
They  have  no  pow'r  of  healing. 
Faith  looks  to  God's  beloved  Son, 
Who  hath  for  us  deliv'rance  won  — 
He  is  our  great  Kedeemerl 

2.  What  in  His  Law  God  doth  demand 
No  child  of  Adam  renders, 

So  now  it  waves  its  flaming  brand 

To  punish  the  offenders. 

Our  flesh  ne'er  prompts  those  pure  desires 

God's  Law  above  all  else  requires;  — 

llelief  by  Law  is  hopeless. 


96  FAITH  AND  JUSTIFICATION. 

3.  'Tis,  then,  a  vain,  delusive  dream 
That  God  the  Law  had  given 

That  we  thereby  reward  might  claim, 
And  earn  our  way  to  heaven. 
A  mirror  'tis  that  doth  unfold 
Our  nature's  ruin  manifold, 
And  sin  in  flesh  still  hiding. 

4.  By  our  own  strength  to  put  aside 
God's  wrath,  and  win  His  blessing, 
The  task,  though  many  oft  have  tried, 
Is  but  our  guilt  increasing: 

For  God  hypocrisy  abhors, 

And  flesh  with  goodness  ever  wars, — 

'Tis,  in  its  nature,  evil. 

5.  But  all  the  Law  must  be  fulfilled, 
Or  sin  receive  its  wages; 

For  this  the  Son  —  so  God  had  willed — 

In  our  behalf  engages; 

He  in  the  flesh  the  Law  obeys, 

Its  curse  endures,  the  vengeance  stays, 

Which  over  us  impended. 

6.  Now  as  the  Law  is  satisfied 
By  Him  who  could  obey  it, 
Each  humble  soul,  now  justified 
By  faith  in  Him,  may  say  it, — 

"Yes,  I  receive  Thee,  gracious  Lord, 
Thy  death  to  me  shall  life  afford, 
For  me  is  paid  the  ransom!" 

7.  From  faith  in  Christ,  whene'er  'tis  right, 
Good  works  are  always  flowing ; 

False  is  the  faith  that  shuns  the  light, 
On  works  no  care  bestowing: 
By  faith  alone,  indeed,  we  live, 
But  by  good  works  the  proof  we  give 
Of  love  which  true  faith  worketh. 

8.  Hope,  though  deferred,  let  none  destroy, 
God's  promise  never  changes: 

What  day  our  hope  shall  end  in  joy 
Most  wisely  He  arranges. 
The  fittest  time  to  give  He  knows. 
Nor  ever  harmful  cunning  shows, — 
Most  fully  we  should  trust  Him. 


FAITH  AND  JUSTIFICATION.  97 

9.  Now  to  the  God  of  matchless  grace, 
To  Father,  Son,  and  Spirit, 
We  lift  our  humble  soug  of  praise, 
May  He  vouchsafe  to  hear  it. 
All  He  has  said  He  will  perform, 
And  save  us  by  His  mighty  arm, — 
His  glorious  name  be  hallowed! 


121. 

1.  ALL  that  I  was,  my  sin,  my  guilt, 
My  death,  was  all  my  own; 

All  that  I  am  I  owe  to  Thee, 
My  gracious  God,  alone. 

2.  The  evil  of  my  former  state 
Was  mine,  and  only  mine; 

The  good  in  which  I  now  rejoice 
Is  Thine,  and  only  Thine. 

3.  The  darkness  of  my  former  state, 
The  bondage,  all  was  mine; 

The  light  of  life  in  which  I  walk, 


4.  Thy  grace  first  made  me  feel  my  sin, 
It  taught  me  to  believe ; 

Then,  in  believing,  peace  I  found, 
And  now  I  live,  I  live! 

5.  All  that  I  am,  e'en  here  on  earth, 
All  that  I  hope  to  be 

When  Jesus  comes  and  glory  dawns, 
I  owe  it,  Lord,  to  Thee. 


122. 

1.  BLEST  is  the  man,  forever  blest. 
Whose  guilt  is  pardoned  by  his  God, 
Whose  sins  with  sorrow  are  confessed, 
And  covered  with  his  Savior's  blood. 


98  FAITH  AND  JUSTIFICATION. 

2.  Blest  is  the  man  to  whom  the  Lord 
Imputes  not  his  iniquities, 

He  pleads  no  merit  of  reward, 
And  not  on  works,  but  grace  relies. 

3.  From  guile  his  heart  and  lips  are  free, 
His  humble  joy,  his  holy  fear, 

With  deep  repentance  well  agree, 
And  join  to  prove  his  faith  sincere. 

4.  How  glorious  is  that  rigteousness 
That  hides  and  cancels  all  his  sins! 
While  a  bright  evidence  of  grace 
Through  his  whole  life  appears  and  shines. 

123.  s 

1.  GRACE!   'tis  a  charming  sound! 
Harmonious  to  the  ear! 

Heav'n  with  the  echo  shall  resound, 
And  all  the  earth  shall  hear. 

2.  Grace  first  contrived  the  way 
To  save  rebellious  man; 

And  all  the  steps  that  grace  display 
Which  drew  the  wondrous  plan. 

3.  Grace  first  inscribed  my  name 
In  God's  eternal  book; 

'Twas  grace  that  gave  me  to  the  Lamb, 
Who  all  my  sorrows  took. 

4.  Grace  led  my  roving  feet 
To  tread  the  heavenly  road; 

And  new  supplies  each  hour  I  meet, 
While  pressing  on  to  God. 

5.  Grace  taught  my  soul  to  pray, 
And  made  my  eyes  o'erflow; 

'Twas  grace  that  kept  me  to  this  day, 
And  will  not  let  me  go. 

6.  Grace  all  the  work  shall  crown, 
Through  everlasting  days; 

It  lays  in  heav'n  the  topmost  stone, 
And  well  deserves  the  praise. 


FAITH  AND  JUSTIFICATION.  99 

124.  is. 

1.  I  HEARD  the  voice  of  Jesus  say, 
"Come  unto  me  and  rest; 

Lay  down,  thou  weary  one,  lay  down 

Thy  head  upon  my  breast!" 

I  came  to  Jesus  as  I  was, 

Weary,  and  worn,  and  sad; 

I  found  in  Him  a  resting-place, 

And  He  has  made  me  glad. 

2.  I  heard  the  voice  of  Jesus  say, 
"Behold,  I  freely  give 

The  living  water;   thirsty  one, 

Stoop  down,  and  drink,  and  live!" 

I  came  to  Jesus,  and  I  drank 

Of  that  life-giving  stream; 

My  thirst  was  quenched,  my  soul  revived, 

And  now  I  live  in  Him. 

3.  I  heard  the  voice  of  Jesus  say, 
"I  am  this  dark  world's  Light; 

Look  unto  me,  thy  morn  shall  rise, 

And  all  thy  day  be  bright!" 

I  looked  to  Jesus,  and  I  found 

In  Him  my  Star,  my  Sun; 

And  in  that  Light  of  life  I'll  walk, 

Till  traveling  days  are  done. 


125. 

1.  JESUS,  Thy  blood  and  righteousness 
My  beauty  are,  my  glorious  dress; 
'Midst  flaming  worlds,  in  these  arrayed, 
With  joy  shall  I  lift  up  my  head. 

2.  When  from  the  dust  of  death  I  rise, 
To  claim  my  mansion  in  the  skies, 
E'en  then  this  shall  be  all  my  plea, 

"Jesus  hath  lived  and  died  for  me." 

3.  Bold  shall  I  stand  in  Thy  great  day, 
For  who  aught  to  my  charge  shall  lay? 
Fully  through  these  absolved  I  am 
From  sin  and  fear,  from  guilt  and  shame. 


100  FAITH  AND  JUSTIFICATION. 

4.  This  spotless  robe  the  same  appears, 
When  ruined  nature  sinks  in  years; 
No  age  can  change  its  glorious  hue; 
Thy  blood  preserves  it  ever  new. 


126. 

1.  JUST  as  I  am,  without  one  plea, 
But  that  Thy  blood  was  shed  for  me, 
And  that  Thou  bidst  me  come  to  Thee, 
O  Lamb  of  God,  I  come!   I  come! 

2.  Just  as  I  am,  and  waiting  not 
To  rid  my  soul  of  one  dark  blot, 

To  Thee,  whose  blood  can  cleanse  each  spot, 
O  Lamb  of  God,  I  come!   I  come! 

3.  Just  as  I  am,  though  tossed  about 
With  many  a  conflict,  many  a  doubt, 
Fightings  and  fears  within,  without, 
0  Lamb  of  God,  I  come!   I  come! 

4.  Just  as  I  am,  poor,  wretched,  blind; 
Sight,  riches,  healing  of  the  mind, 
Yea,  all  I  need,  in  Thee  to  find, 

O  Lamb  of  God,  I  come!   I  come! 

5.  Just  as  I  am  —  Thou  wilt  receive. 
Wilt  welcome,  pardon,  cleanse,  relieve ; 
Because  Thy  promise  I  believe, 

0  Lamb  of  God,  I  come!   I  come! 

6.  Just  as  I  am,  —  Thy  love  unknown 
Has  broken  every  barrier  down, — 
Now  to  be  Thine,  yea.  Thine  alone, 
0  Lamb  of  God,  I  come!   I  come! 


127. 

MY  hope  is  built  on  nothing  less 
Than  Jesus1  blood  and  righteousness: 
I  dare  not  trust  the  sweetest  frame, 
But  wholly  lean  on  Jesus'  name. 
On  Christ,  the  solid  Kock,  I  stand, 
All  other  ground  is  sinking  sand. 


a. 


FAITH  AND  JUSTIFICATION.  101 

2.  When  darkness  veils  His  lovely  face, 
I  rest  on  His  unchanging  grace; 

In  every  high  and  stormy  gale 
My  anchor  holds  within  the  veil. 
On  Christ,  the  solid  Rock,  I  stand, 
All  other  ground  is  sinking  sand. 

3.  His  oath,  His  covenant,  and  blood, 
Support  me  in  the  sinking  flood ; 
When  every  earthly  prop  gives  way, 
He  then  is  all  my  hope  and  stay. 
On  Christ,  the  solid  Rock,  I  stand, 
All  other  ground  is  sinking  sand. 

4.  When  I  shall  launch  to  worlds  unseen, 
O  may  I  then  be  found  in  Him, 
Dressed  in  His  righteousness  alone, 
Faultless  to  stand  before  the  throne. 
On  Christ,  the  solid  Rock,  I  stand, 
All  other  ground  is  sinking  sand. 


128. 

1.  ROCK  of  Ages,  cleft  for  me, 
Let  me  hide  myself  in  Thee! 
Let  the  water  and  the  blood, 
From  Thy  riven  side  which  flowed, 
Be  of  sin  the  double  cure, 

Cleanse  me  from  its  guilt  and  power. 

2.  Not  the  labors  of  my  hands 
Can  fulfill  Thy  Law's  demands: 
Could  my  zeal  no  respite  know, 
Could  my  tears  forever  flow, 
All  for  sin  could  not  atone: 
Thou  must  save,  and  Thou  alone! 

3.  Nothing  in  my  hand  I  bring, 
Simply  to  Thy  cross  I  cling ; 
Naked,  come  to  Thee  for  dress; 
Helpless,  look  to  Thee  for  grace; 
Foul,  I  to  the  fountain  fly; 
Wash  me,  Savior,  or  I  die! 


102  THE  REDEEMER. 

4.  While  I  draw  this  fleeting  breath, 
When  my  eyelids  close  in  death, 
When  I  soar  to  worlds  unknown, 
See  Thee  on  Thy  judgment  throne, 
Rock  of  Ages,  cleft  for  me, 
Let  me  hide  myself  in  Thee! 


XVI.    THE  REDEEMER. 


129. 

us,  Jesus  only 
Can  my  heart-felt  longing  still; 
Without  Him  my  soul  is  lonely, 
And  I  wish  what  Jesus  will. 
For  my  heart,  which  He  hath  filled, 
Ever  cries:  "Lord,  as  Thou  wilt!" 

2.  One  it  is  for  whom  I'm  living, 
Whom  I'm  loving  faithfully: 
Jesus,  unto  whom  I'm  giving 
What  in  love  He  gave  to  me. 
Jesus'  blood  hides  all  my  guilt; 
Lord,  O  lead  me  as  Thou  wilt. 

3.  Seems  a  thing  to  me  a  treasure, 
Which  displeasing  is  to  Thee, 

Then  remove  such  dangerous  pleasure: 
Give,  instead,  what  profits  me. 
Let  my  heart  by  Thee  be  stilled, 
Make  me  Thine,  Lord,  as  Thou  wilt. 

4.  Grant  that  always  I  endeavor 
Thy  good  pleasure  to  fulfill; 

In  me,  through  me,  with  me  ever, 
Lord,  accomplish  Thou  Thy  will. 
Let  me  die,  Lord,  on  Thee  built, 
When,  and  where,  and  as  Thou  wilt. 

5.  Lord,  my  praise  shall  be  unceasing, 
For  Thou  gav'st  Thyself  to  me, 
And  besides  so  many  a  blessing, 
That  I  sing  now  joyfully: 

Be  it  unto  me,  my  Shield, 

As  Thou  wilt,  Lord,  as  Thou  wilt. 


37. 


THE  REDEEMER.  103 


130. 

1.  JESUS,  Thou  my  heart's  delight, 
Sweetest  Jesus! 

Dost  my  soul  enrapture  quite, 

Sweetest  Jesus! 

All  cares  vanish  at  Thy  sight, 

Sweetest  Jesus, 

Jesus,  sweetest  Jesus! 

2.  Evermore  I  think  of  Thee, 
My  Redeemer! 

And  desire  none  but  Thee, 

My  Redeemer! 

Longs  my  soul  with  Thee  to  be, 

My  Redeemer, 

Jesus,  my  Redeemer! 


3.  Feed  Thou  me  and  fill  my  soul, 
Heavenly  Manna! 

Quench  my  thirst  and  make  me  whole : 

Help,  Hosanna! 

Rest  in  Thee  my  weary  soul, 

Rest  of  weary, 

Jesus,  Rest  of  weary! 

4.  None  is  lovelier  than  Thou, 
Fairest  Lover! 

None  is  friendlier  than  Thou, 
Gentle  Lover! 

None  e'er  sweeter  was  than  Thou, 
Sweetest  Lover, 


5.  I  am  sick,  come,  strengthen  me, 
Strength  in  weakness! 
Faint  am  I,  refresh  Thou  me, 
Sweetest  Jesus! 
When  -I  die,  oh,  comfort  me, 
Thou  my  Comfort, 
Jesus,  Thou  my  Comfort! 


104  THE  REDEEMER. 


131. 

1.  MY  dear  Jeans  I'D  not  leave, 

Who  for  me   Him -elf   ;.  . 
Therefore  unto  Him   I'll  eh 
Nor  from  Him  be  ever  driven, 
Life  from  Him  doth  light  receive: 
My  deal  Jesus  I'll  not  leave. 

2.  Jeans  I  will  never  leave 

While  on  earth  I  am  abiding; 
My  full  trust  He  shall  receive; 
What  I  have,  without  dividing, 
All  to  Him  I  freely  give: 
My  dear  Je-u.^  Til  not  leave. 

3.  Though  my  eyesight  pass  away, 
Hearing,   taste,   and  feeling  fail  me: 

Though  the  earth's  last  light  of  day 
Shall  o'ertake  and  sore  assail  me; 
E'en   when  my  last  sigh  J  heave 
My  dear  Jesus  I'll  not  leal 

4.  Nor  will  I  my  Jesus  leave 

When  at  length  I  shall  come  thither 
Where   His   saints   He  will   receive, 
That  in  bliss  they  live  together; 
Endless  joy  to  me   He'll  give: 
My  dear  Jesns  I'll  not  le.v 

5.  Not  for  earth's  vain  joys  I  crave, 
Not  for  heaven's  glorious  pleasure; 
Jesns,  who  my  soul  dl 

Shall  be  my  Desire  and  Treasun-: 

He  redemption  did  achi< 

My  dear  Jesus  I'll  not  leave. 

K.  Jesns   I  shall  never  leave, 

To  His  ride  -till  firmly  clinging. 
Christ  lead-  all  who  Him  receive 
To  life's  graters  ever  ipringing. 

Blessed  they  who  to  Him  cleave: 

Mv  dear  Jesns  I'll  not  leave. 


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THE  REDEEMER.  105 

132.  89. 

1.  0  FRIEND  of  souls,  how  blest  am  I 
Whene'er  Thy  love  my  spirit  calms! 
From  sorrow's  dungeon  forth  I  fly, 
And  hide  me  in  Thy  sheltering  arms. 
The  night  of  weeping  flies  away 
Before  the  heart-reviving  ray 

Of  love  that  beams  from  out  Thy  breast. 
Here  is  my  heav'n  on  earth  begun; 
Who  is  not  joyful  that  has  won 
In  Thee,  O  Lord,  his  joy  and  rest? 

2.  The  world  may  call  herself  my  foe, 
So  be  it;   for  I  trust  her  not, 

E'en  though  a  friendly  face  she  show, 
And  heap  with  her  good  things  my  lot. 
In  Thee  alone  will  I  rejoice, 
Thou  art  the  Friend,  Lord,  of  my  choice, 
For  Thou  art  true  when  friendship's  fail; 
'Mid  storms  of  woe  Thy  truth  is  still 
My  anchor;   hate  me  as  she  will: 
The  world  shall  o'er  me  ne'er  prevail. 

3.  The  Law  may  threaten  endless  death 
From  awful  Sinai's  burning  hill, 
Straightway  from  its  consuming  breath 
My  soul  through  faith  mounts  higher  still; 
She  throws  herself  at  Jesus'  feet, 

And  ttnds  with  Him  a  safe  retreat 
Where  curse  and  death  can  never  come. 
Though  all  things  threaten  condemnation, 
Vet,  Jesus,  Thou  art  my  Salvation, 
For  in  Thy  love  I  find  my  home. 

•1.  Through  deserts  of  the  cross  Thou  leadest, 
I    follow,  leaning  on  Thy  hand; 
From  out  the  clouds  Thy  child  Thou  feedest. 
And  giv'st  Him  water  from  the  sand. 
I   know   Thy  wondrous  ways  will  end 
In  love  ami  blessing,  Thou  true   Friend, — 
Enough,   if  Thou  art  ever  near. 
I   know  whom  Thou  wilt  glorify. 
And  raise  o'er  sun  and  stars  on  high. 
Thou  lead'st  through  depths  and  darkness  here. 


106  THE  REDEEMER. 

5.  To  others  death  seems  dark  and  grim, 
But  not,  Thou  Life  of  life,  to  me, 
I  know  Thou  ne'er  forsakest  him 
Whose  heart  and  spirit  rest  in  Thee. 
Oh!  who  would  fear  his  journey's  close, 
If  from  dark  woods  and  lurking  foes 
He  then  find  safety  and  release? 
Nay,  rather,  with  a  joyful  heart 
From  this  dark  region  I  depart 
To  Thy  eternal  light  and  peace. 

G.  0  Friend  of  souls,  then  blest  indeed 
Am  I  when  on  Thy  love  I  lean! 
The  world,  nor  pain,  nor  death  I  heed, 
Since  Thou,  my  God,  my  Joy  hast  been. 
O  let  this  peace  that  Thou  hast  given, 
Be  but  a  foretaste  of  Thy  heaven, 
For  goodness  infinite  is  Thine. 
Hence,  world,  with  all  thy  flattering  toys! 
In  God  alone  lie  all  my  joys; 
O  rich  delight,  my  Friend  is  mine! 

133. 

1.  ALL  hail  the  power  of  Jesus'  name! 
Let  angels  prostrate  fall; 

Bring  forth  the  royal  diadem, 
And  crown  Him  Lord  of  all! 

2.  Ye  seed  of  Israel's  chosen  race, 
Ye  ransomed  from  the  fall, 

Hail  Him,  who  saves  you  by  His  grace, 
And  crown  Him  Lord  of  all! 

3.  Hail  Him,  ye  heirs  of  David's  line, 
Whom  David  Lord  did  call; 

The  God  incarnate,  Man  divine: 
And  crown  Him  Lord  of  all! 

4.  Sinners!  whose  love  can  ne'er  forget 
The  wormwood  and  the  gall, 

Go,  spread  your  trophies  at  His  feet, 
And  crown  Him  Lord  of  all! 

5.  Let  every  tribe  and  every  tongue 
That  bound  creation's  call 

Now  shout  in  universal  song. 
The  crowned  Lord  of  all! 


THE  REDEEMER.  107 

134.  s. 


1.  CHRIST,  whose  glory  fills  the  skies, 
Christ,  the  true,  the  only  Light, 
Sun  of  Righteousness,  arise, 
Triumph  o'er  the  shades  of  night! 
Day-spring,  from  on  high,  be  near! 
Day-star,  in  my  heart  appear! 

2.  Dark  and  cheerless  is  the  morn 
Unaccompanied  by  Thee; 
Joyless  is  the  day's  return, 
Till  Thy  mercy's  beams  I  see; 
Till  they  inward  light  impart, 
Cheer  my  eyes,  and  warm  my  heart. 

3.  Visit,  then,  this  soul  of  mine, 
Pierce  the  gloom  of  sin  and  grief ! 
Fill  me,  Radiancy  divine, 
Scatter  all  my  unbelief ! 

More  and  more  Thyself  display, 
Shining  to  the  perfect  day. 

135. 

1.  HOW  sweet  the  name  of  Jesus  sounds 
In  a  believer's  ear! 

It  soothes  his  sorrows,  heals  his  wounds, 
And  drives  away  his  fear. 

2.  It  makes  the  wounded  spirit  whole, 
And  calms  the  troubled  breast; 
'Tis  manna  to  the  hungry  soul, 
And  to  the  weary,  rest. 

3.  Dear  name!  the  Rock  on  which  I  build, 
My  Shield  and  Hiding-place; 

My  never-failing  Treasure,  filled 
With  boundless  stores  of  grace. 

4.  By  Thee  my  prayers  acceptance  gain, 
Although  with  sin  defiled: 

Satan  accuses  me  in  vain, 
And  I  am  owned  a  child. 

5.  Jesus!  my  Shepherd,  Guardian,  Friend, 
My  Prophet,  Priest,  and  King, 

My  Lord,  my  Life,  my  Way,  my  End, — 
Accept  the  praise  I  bring. 


108  THE  REDEEMER. 


136. 


I  LAY  my  sins  on  Jesus, 
The  spotless  Lamb  of  God; 
He  bears  them  all  and  frees  us 
From  the  accursed  load. 
I  bring  my  guilt  to  Jesus, 
To  wash  my  crimson  stains 
White  in  His  blood  most  precious, 
Till  not  a  spot  remains. 

I  lay  my  wants  on  Jesus; 
All  fullness  dwells  in  Him; 
He  heals  all  my  diseases, 
He  doth  my  soul  redeem. 
I  lay  my  griefs  on  Jesus, 
My  burdens  and  my  cares; 
He  from  them  all  releases, 
He  all  my  sorrows  shares. 

I  rest  my  soul  on  Jesus, 
This  weary  soul  of  mine, 
His  right  hand  me  embraces, 
I  on  His  breast  recline. 
I  love  the  name  of  Jesus, 
Immanuel,  Christ,  the  Lord; 
Like  fragrance  on  the  breezes 
His  name  abroad  is  poured. 

I  long  to  be  like  Jesus, 
Meek,  loving,  lowly,  mild; 
I  long  to  be  like  Jesus, 
The  Father's  holy  child. 
I  long  to  be  with  Jesus, 
Amid  the  heavenly  throng, 
To  sing  with  saints  His  praises, 
To  learn  the  angels'  song. 


137. 


ii. 


1.  JESUS!  and  shall  it  ever  be, 
A  mortal  man  ashamed  of  Thee? 
Ashamed  of  Thee,  whom  angels  praise, 
Whose  glories  shine  through  endless  days? 


THE  REDEEMER.  109 

Ashamed  of  Jesus!   sooner  far 
Let  evening  blush  to  own  a  star; 
He  sheds  the  beams  of  light  divine 


3.  Ashamed  of  Jesus!   just  as  soon 
Let  midnight  be  ashamed  of  noon: 
'Tis  midnight  with  my  soul,  till  He, 
Bright  Morning- Star,  bids  darkness  flee. 

i.  Ashamed  of  Jesus!   that  dear  Friend 
On  whom  my  hopes  of  heav'n  depend! 
No;  when  I  blush,  —  be  this  my  shame,  - 
That  I  no  more  revere  His  name. 

5.  Ashamed  of  Jesus!   yes,  I  may, 
When  I've  no  guilt  to  wash  away, 
No  tear  to  wipe,  no  good  to  crave, 
No  fears  to  quell,  no  soul  to  save. 

6.  Till  then  —  nor  is  my  boasting  vain  — 
Till  then  I  boast  a  Savior  slain! 
And,  O  may  this  my  glory  be, 

That  Christ  is  not  ashamed  of  me! 


138. 

1.  JESUS,  Lover  of  my  soul, 
Let  me  to  Thy  bosom  fly, 
While  the  waters  nearer  roll, 
While  the  tempest  still  is  high! 
Hide  me,  O  my  Savior,  hide, 
Till  the  storm  of  life  is  past; 
Safe  into  the  haven  guide; 

0  receive  my  soul  at  last! 

2.  Other  refuge  have  I  none; 
Hangs  my  helpless  soul  on  Thee : 
Leave,  ah,  leave  me  not  alone, 
Still  support  and  comfort  me! 
All  my  trust  on  Thee  is  stayed, 
All  my  help  from  Thee  I  bring: 
Cover  my  defenseless  head 
With  the  shadow  of  Thy  wing. 


110  THE  REDEEMER. 

3.  Wilt  Thou  not  regard  my  call? 
Wilt  Thou  not  accept  my  prayer? 
Lo!  I  sink,  I  faint,  I  fall; 
Lo!  on  Thee  I  cast  my  care. 
Reach  me  out  Thy  gracious  hand! 
While  I  of  Thy  strength  receive, 
Hoping  against  hope  I  stand, 
Dying,  and  behold,  I  live! 

4:.  Thou,  O  Christ,  art  all  I  want; 
More  than  all  in  Thee  I  find: 
Raise  the  fallen,  cheer  the  faint. 
Heal  the  sick,  and  lead  the  blind. 
Just  and  holy  is  Thy  name; 
I  am  all  unrighteousness: 
False  and  full  of  sin  I  am; 
Thou  art  full  of  truth  and  grace. 

5.  Plenteous  grace  with  Thee  is  foun 
Grace  to  cover  all  my  sin; 
Let  the  healing  streams  abound; 
Make  and  keep  me  pure  within. 
Thou  of  life  the  Fountain  art, 
Freely  let  me  take  of  Thee: 
Spring  Thou  up  within  my  heart, 
Rise  to  all  eternitv. 


139. 

1.  O  FOR  a  thousand  tongues  to  sing 
My  great  Redeemer's  praise! 

The  glories  of  my  God  and  King, 
The  triumphs  of  His  grace! 

2.  My  gracious  Master  and  my  God, 
Assist  me  to  proclaim, 

To  spread  through  all  the  earth  abroad 
The  honors  of  Thy  name. 

3.  Jesus,  the  name  that  charms  our  fears, 
That  bids  our  sorrows  cease; 

'Tis  music  in  the  sinner's  ears, 
'Tis  life,  and  health,  and  peace. 


THE  REDEEMER.  Ill 

4.  He  breaks  the  power  of  canceled  sin, 
He  sets  the  prisoner  free; 

His  blood  can  make  the  foulest  clean; 
His  blood  avails  for  me. 

5.  Look  unto  Him,  ye  nations;   own 
Your  God,  ye  fallen  race; 

Look,  and  be  saved  through  faith  alone, 
Be  justified  by  grace. 

6.  See  all  your  sins  on  Jesus  laid; 
The  Lamb  of  God  was  slain: 

His  soul  was  once  an  offering  made 
For  every  soul  of  man. 

7.  Glory  to  God,  and  praise,  and  love, 
Be  ever,  ever  giv'n 

By  saints  below  and  saints  above, 
The  Church  in  earth  and  heav'n. 


140. 

1.  SAVIOR!  Thy  dying  love 
Thou  gavest  me, 

Nor  should  I  aught  withhold, 
Dear  Lord,  from  Thee; 
In  love  my  soul  would  bow, 
My  heart  fulfill  its  vow, 
Some  off' ring  bring  Thee  now, 
Something  for  Thee. 

2.  O'er  the  blest  mercy-seat, 
Pleading  for  me, 

My  feeble  faith  look  up, 
Jesus,  to  Thee; 
Help  me  the  cross  to  bear, 
Thy  wondrous  love  declare; 
Some  song  to  raise,  or  prayer, 
Something  for  Thee. 

3.  Give  me  a  faithful  heart, 
Likeness  to  Thee, 

That  each  departing  day 
Henceforth  may  see 
Some  work  of  love  begun, 
Some  deed  of  kindness  done, 
Some  wand'rer  sought  and  won, 
Something  for  Thee. 


is. 


112  THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE. 

4.  All  that  I  am  and  have  — 
Thy  gifts  so  free  — 
In  joy,  in  grief,  through  life, 
Dear  Lord,  for  Thee! 
And  when  Thy  face  I  see, 
My  ransomed  soul  shall  be, 
Through  all  eternity, 
Something  for  Thee. 


XVII.   THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE. 


141.  38. 

1.  COME,  follow  me,  the  Savior  spake, 
All  in  my  way  abiding: 

Deny  yourselves,  the  world  forsake, 
Obey  my  call  and  guiding ; 

0  bear  the  cross,  whate'er  betide, 
Take  my  example  for  your  guide. 

2.  I  am  the  Light,  I  light  the  way, 
A  virtuous  life  displaying  ; 

Who  comes  to  me  and  follows,  aye, 

1  lead  from  his  dark  straying. 

I  am  the  Way,  and  well  I  show 
How  men  should  sojourn  here  below. 

3.  My  heart  in  lowliness  abounds, 
My  soul  with  love  is  glowing, 

And  from  my  mouth  are  words  and  sounds 
Of  meekness  ever  flowing. 
My  heart,  my  mind,  my  strength,  my  all 
To  God  I  yield,  on  Him  I  call. 

4.  I  teach  you  to  avoid  and  flee 
What  harms  your  soul's  salvation, 
Your  heart  to  purify  and  free 
From  sin's  abomination. 

Your  Rock  and  Fortress  e'er  am  I, 
And  lead  you  to  the  life  on  high. 


THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE.  113 

5.  But  if  too  hot  you  find  the  fray, 
I,  at  your  side,  stand  ready; 

I  fight  myself,  I  lead  the  way, 
At  all  times  firm  and  steady. 
A  coward  he  who  will  not  heed 
When  the  Chief  Captain  takes  the  lead. 

6.  Who  seeks  to  find  his  soul's  welfare 
Without  me  he  shall  lose  it; 

But  who  to  lose  it  may  appear, 
In  God  shall  introduce  it. 
Who  bears  no  cross,  nor  follows  hard, 
Deserves  not  me,  nor  my  reward. 

7.  Then  let  us  follow  our  dear  Lord, 
Bearing  the  cross  appointed, 

And  bravely  cleaving  to  His  Word, 
In  suffering  be  undaunted. 
Who  has  not  stood  the  battle's  strain 
The  crown  of  life  shall  ne'er  obtain. 


142. 

1.  LET  us  ever  walk  with  Jesus, 
Follow  His  example  pure, 

Flee  the  world,  that  would  deceive  us 
And  to  sin  our  soul  allure. 
Ever  in  His  footsteps  treading, 
Body  here,  yet  soul  above, 
Full  of  faith  and  hope  and  love, 
Let  us  do  the  Father's  bidding. 
Faithful  Lord,  abide  with  me, 
Walk  before,  I  follow  Thee. 

2.  Let  us  suffer  here  with  Jesus, 
To  His  image  e'er  conform. 
Heaven's  glory  soon  will  please  us, 
Sunshine  follow  on  the  storm. 
Having  sown  in  tears,  in  gladness 
We  shall  reap.    With  patient  cheer, 
Let  us  hope  and,  void  of  fear, 
Bide  the  turning  of  our  sadness. 
Lord,  I  suffer  here  with  Thee, 
There,  oh,  share  Thy  joy  with  me! 


84 


114  THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE. 

3.  Let  us  also  die  with  Jesus. 

His  death  from  the  second  death, 
From  our  soul's  destruction,  frees  us, 
Quickens  us  with  life's  glad  breath. 
Let  us  mortify,  while  living, 
Flesh  and  blood,  and  die  to  sin; 
And  the  grave  that  shuts  us  in 
Shall  but  prove  the  gate  to  heaven. 
Jesus,  here  I  die  to  Thee, 
There  to  live  eternally. 

4.  Let  us  also  live  with  Jesus; 
Since  He's  risen  from  the  dead, 
Must  the  conquered  grave  release  us. 
Jesus,  Thou  art  now  our  Head, 

We  Thy  body's  cherished  members, 
Where  Thou  livest,  live  shall  we; 
Own  us  evermore  to  be, 
Dearest  Friend,  Thy  loved  brethren! 
Jesus,  here  I  live  to  Thee, 
Yonder,  too,  eternally. 


n. 


143. 

1.  LORD  God,  who  art  my  Father  dear, 
I  pray  in  Jesus'  name;   O  hear 
What,  trusting  in  His  promised  word, 
I  humbly  ask  of  Thee,  good  Lord. 

2.  Grant  us  Thy  Word,  Thy  Spirit  give, 
That  by  His  grace  we  godly  live, 

Give  shelter,  peace,  good  friends,  and  food, 
Protect  our  native  land,  0  God. 

3.  Save  us  from  sin  and  Satan's  fraud, 
Deliver  us  from  evil,  God, 

Be  with  us  in  our  dying  hour: 
Thine  is  the  kingdom,  glory,  power. 

4.  Lord,  at  Thy  word,  Amen,  I  say; 
Increase  my  feeble  faith,  I  pray. 
Thou  lead'st  me  with  a  father's  care, 
O  let  me  be  Thy  child  and  heir! 


THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE.  115 


1U. 

1.  O  GOD,  forsake  me  not! 
But  lead,  full  of  compassion, 
With  loving  hands  Thy  child, 
That  I  may  gain  salvation, 
When  here  my  course  is  run; 
Be  Thou  my  Light,  my  Lot, 

My  Staff,  my  Rock,  my  Shield, — 
O  God,  forsake  me  not! 

2.  0  God,  forsake  me  not! 
Take  not  Thy  Spirit  from  me, 
And  suffer  not  the  might 

Of  sin  to  overcome  me; 
Increase  my  feeble  faith, 
Which  Thou  Thyself  hast  wrought: 
Be  Thou  my  Strength  and  Power,  - 
0  God,  forsake  me  not! 

3.  0  God,  forsake  me  not! 
Lord,  hear  my  supplication! 
In  every  evil  hour 

Help  me  o'ercome  temptation; 
And  when  the  Prince  of  hell 
My  conscience  seeks  to  blot, 
Be  Thou  not  far  from  me, — 
O  God,  forsake  me  not! 

4.  0  God,  forsake  me  not! 
Thy  mercy  I'm  addressing ; 
0  Father,  God  of  love, 

Grant  me  Thy  heavenly  blessing 

To  do  the  duty  which 

To  me  Thou  didst  allot, 

To  do  what  pleaseth  Thee, — 

0  God,  forsake  me  not! 

5.  0  God,  forsake  me  not! 
Lord,  I  am  Thine  forever. 
Grant  me  true  faith  in  Thee, 
Grant  that  I  leave  Thee  never; 
Grant  me  a  blessed  end, 
When  my  good  fight  is  fought; 
Help  me  in  life  and  death, — 

0  God,  forsake  me  not! 


56. 


116  THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE. 

145. 

1.  O  GOD,  Thou  faithful  God, 
Thou  Fount  that  ever  flowest, 
Without  whom  nothing  is, 
Who  all  good  gifts  bestowest: 
A  pure  and  healthy  frame 

0  give  me,  and  within 

A  conscience  free  from  blame, 
A  soul  unhurt  by  sin. 

2.  And  grant  me,  Lord,  to  do, 
With  ready  heart  and  willing, 
Whate'er  Thou  shalt  command: 
My  calling  here  fulfilling; 

To  do  it  Avhen  I  ought, 
With  all  my  strength;   and  bless 
The  work  I  thus  have  wrought, 
For  Thou  must  give  success. 

3.  0  let  me  never  speak 

What  bounds  of  truth  exceedeth 
Grant  that  no  idle  word 
From  out  my  mouth  proceedeth; 
And  grant,  when  in  my  place 

1  must  and  ought  to  speak, 

My  words  due  power  and  grace, 
Nor  let  me  wound  the  weak. 

4.  If  dangers  gather  round, 

Still  keep  me  calm  and  fearless; 
Help  me  to  bear  the  cross, 
When  life  is  dark  and  cheerless; 
Let  me  subdue  my  foe 
By  words  and  actions  kind; 
When  counsel  I  would  know, 
Good  counsel  let  me  find. 

5.  And  let  me  with  all  men, 
As  far  as  in  me  lieth, 

In  peace  and  friendship  live, 
And  if  Thy  gift  supplieth 
Me  wealth  and  honor  fair, 
Then  this  refuse  me  not, 
That  naught  be  mingled  there 
Of  goods  unjustly  got. 


55. 


THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE.  117 

6.  And  if  a  longer  life 

Be  here  on  earth  decreed  me, 
And  Thou  through  many  a  strife 
To  age  at  last  wilt  lead  me, 
Thy  patience  in  me  shed, 
Avert  all  sin  and  shame, 
And  crown  my  hoary  head 
With  pure,  untarnished  fame. 

7.  Let  me  depart  this  life 
Confiding  in  my  Savior; 
Do  Thou  my  soul  receive, 
That  it  may  live  forever; 
And  let  my  body  have 

A  quiet  resting-place 
Beside  a  Christian's  grave, 
And  let  it  sleep  in  peace. 

8.  And  on  that  solemn  day, 
When  all  the  dead  are  waking, 
Stretch  o'er  my  grave  Thy  hand, 
Thyself  my  slumbers  breaking ; 
Then  let  me  hear  Thy  voice, 
And  change  this  earthly  frame, 
And  bid  me  aye  rejoice 

With  those  who  love  Thy  name. 


146.  94. 

1.  O  LORD,  I  love  Thee  from  my  heart; 
I  pray  Thee,  ne'er  from  me  depart, 
With  tender  mercy  cheer  me; 
I  scorn  the  richest  earthly  lot, 
E'en  heav'n  and  earth  attract  me  not, 
If  only  Thou  be  near  me. 
Yea,  though  my  heart  be  like  to  break, 
Thou  shaft  my  Trust  that  naught  can  shake, 
My  Portion,  and  my  Comfort  be, 
Who  by  Thy  blood  hast  purchased  me. 
Lord  Jesus  Christ! 

My  God  and  Lord,  my  God  and  Lord! 
Forsake  me  not  who  trust  Thy  Word. 


118  THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE. 

2.  Yea,  Lord,  'twas  Thy  free  bounty  gave 
My  body,  soul,  and  what  I  have 

In  this  poor  life  of  labor; 

O  grant  that  I  may  through  Thy  grace 

Use  all  my  powers  to  show  Thy  praise, 

And  serve  and  help  my  neighbor. 

From  all  false  doctrine  keep  me,  Lord, 

From  Satan's  lies  and  malice  ward, 

In  every  cross  uphold  Thou  me 

That  I  may  bear  it  patiently. 

Lord  Jesus  Christ! 

My  God  and  Lord,  my  God  and  Lord! 

In  death  Thy  comfort  still  afford. 

3.  Ah!  Lord,  let  Thy  dear  angels  come 
At  my  last  end  to  bear  me  home, 
That  I  may  die  unfearing ; 

And  in  its  narrow  chamber  keep 

My  body  safe  in  painless  sleep 

Until  Thy  reappearing ; 

And  then  from  death  awaken  me, 

That  these  mine  eyes  with  joy  may  see, 

O  Son  of  God,  Thy  glorious  face, 

My  Savior  and  my  Fount  of  grace! 

Lord  Jesus  Christ! 

My  prayer  attend,  my  prayer  attend, 

And  I  will  praise  Thee  without  end. 


147. 

1.  RENEW  me,  0  eternal  Light, 

And  let  my  heart  and  soul  be  bright, 
Illumined  with  the  light  of  grace 
That  issues  from  Thy  holy  face. 

2.  Destroy  in  me  the  lust  of  sin, 
From  all  impureness  make  me  clean. 

O  grant  me  power  and  strength,  my  God, 
To  strive  against  my  flesh  and  blood. 

3.  Create  in  me  a  new  heart,  Lord, 
That  gladly  I  obey  Thy  Word, 

And  naught  but  what  Thou  wilt,  desire; 
With  such  new  life  my  soul  inspire. 


THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE.  119 

4.  Grant  that  I  only  Thee  may  love, 

And  seek  those  things  which  are  above, 
Till  I  behold  Thee  face  to  face, 

0  Light  eternal,  through  Thy  grace. 

148.  i. 

1.  GUIDE  me,  0  Thou  great  Jehovah, 
Pilgrim  through  this  barren  laud; 

1  am  weak,  but  Thou  art  mighty, 
Hold  me  with  Thy  powerful  hand: 

Bread  of  heaven,  :  |: 

Feed  me  till  I  want  no  more! 

2.  Open  now  the  crystal  fountain 
Whence  the  healing  streams  do  flow, 

,   Let  the  fiery,  cloudy  pillar 
Lead   me  all  my  journey  through: 
Strong  Deliverer,  :  |: 
Be  Thou  still  my  Strength  and  Shield! 

3.  When  I  tread  the  verge  of  Jordan, 
Bid  my  anxious  fears  subside: 

Death  of  death,  and  helFs  Destruction, 
Land  me  safe  on  Canaan's  side; 
Songs  of  praises  :  | : 
I  will  ever  give  to  Thee. 


149. 

1.  MY  faith  looks  up  to  Thee, 
Thou  Lamb  of  Calvary, 
Savior  divine! 

Now  hear  me  while  I  pray; 
Take  all  my  guilt  away; 
O  let  me  from  this  day 
Be  wholly  Thine! 

2.  May  Thy  rich  grace  impart 
Strength  to  my  fainting  heart. 
My  zeal  inspire; 

As  Thou  hast  died  for  me, 
O  may  my  love  to  Thee 
Pure,  warm,  and  changeless  be, 
A  living  tire. 


13. 


120  THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE. 

3.  While  life's  dark  maze  I  tread, 
And  griefs  around  me  spread, 
Be  Thou  my  Guide; 

Bid  darkness  turn  to  day, 
Wipe  sorrow's  tears  away, 
Nor  let  me  ever  stray 
From  Thee  aside. 

4.  When  ends  life's  transient  dream; 
When  death's  cold,  sullen  stream 
Shall  o'er  me  roll. 

Blest  Savior,  then,  in  love, 
Fear  and  distrust  remove; 
O  bear  me  safe  above, 
A  ransomed  soul! 


150. 

1.  MY  soul,  be  on  thy  guard; 
Ten  thousand  foes  arise, 

And  hosts  of  sin  are  pressing  hard 
To  draw  thee  from  the  skies. 

2.  O  watch,  and  fight,  and  pray, 
The  battle  ne'er  give  o'er; 
Renew  it  boldly  every  day, 
And  help  divine  implore. 

3.  Ne'er  think  the  victory  wTon, 
Nor  lay  thine  armor  down, 

Thine  arduous  work  will  not  be  done 
Till  thou  receive  thy  crown. 

4.  Fight  on,  my  soul,  till  death 
Shall  bring  thee  to  thy  God; 

He'll  take  thee  at  thy  parting  breath 
To  His  divine  abode. 


151. 

THINE  forever!     God  of  love, 
Hear  us  from  Thy  throne  above; 
Thine  forever  may  we  be 
Here  and  in  eternity. 


MORNING  AND  EVENING.  121 

2.  Thine  forever!     Lord  of  life, 
Shield  us  through  our  earthly  strife; 
Thou,  the  Life,  the  Truth,  the  Way, 
Guide  us  to  the  realms  of  day. 

3.  Thine  forever!     O  how  blest 
They  who  find  in  Thee  their  rest! 
Savior,  Guardian,  heavenly  Friend, 
O  defend  us  to  the  end. 

4.  Thine  forever!     Savior,  keep 

These  Thy  frail  and  trembling  sheep! 
Safe  alone  beneath  Thy  care, 
Let  us  all  Thv  goodness  share. 


XVIII.    MORNING  AND  EVENING. 


152. 


ii. 


1.  O  HOLY,  blessed  Trinity, 
Divine,  essential  Unity, 

God,  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
Be  Thou  this  day  my  Guide  and  Host. 

2.  My  soul  and  body  keep  from  harm, 
O'er  all  I  have  extend  Thine  arm, 
That  Satan  may  not  cause  distress, 
Nor  bring  me  shame  and  wretchedness. 

3.  The  Father's  love  shield  me  this  day, 
The  Son's  pure  wisdom  cheer  my  way, 
The  Holy  Spirit's  light  divine 

Illume  my  heart's  benighted  shrine. 

4.  My  Maker,  strengthen  Thou  my  heart, 
O  my  Redeemer,  help  impart, 

Blest  Comforter,  keep  at  my  side, 
That  faith  and  love  in  me  abide. 

5.  Lord,  bless  and  keep  Thou  me  as  Thine! 
Lord,  make  Thy  face  upon  me  shine! 
Lord,  lift  Thy  countenance  on  me, 

And  give  me  peace  —  sweet  peace  from  Thee. 


122  MORNING  AND  EVENING. 

153.  go. 

1.  UNDERTAKE  thy  task  with  Christ, 
Thy  affairs  He  guideth; 

If  to  Him  for  aid  thou  hiest, 

Thee  success  betideth. 

With  Christ  every  morn  arise, 

And  retire  at  even; 

Saintly  walk  before  His  eyes, 

Trust  Him,  never  grieving. 

2.  On  the  name  of  Jesus  call 
When  the  day  is  breaking ; 
Seek  His  help,  whate'er  befall 
Thee,  in  sleep  or  waking. 

In  the  morning  and  by  night 
Christ  will  aid  and  back  thee, 
When  the  devil's  subtle  might 
Seeketh  to  attack  thee. 

3.  Cling  to  Christ,  and  all  the  art 
Of  thy  foes  prevails  not, 

Christ  their  purposes  will  thwart, 
Though  they  rage,  He  fails  not. 
In  His  hands  almighty  place 
All  thy  cares,  and  banish 
Every  fear,  for  by  His  grace 
All  misfortunes  vanish. 

4.  If  thou  thus  in  Jesus'  name 
Daily  wilt  endeavor, 

He  will  put  thy  doubts  to  shame, 

Blessing  thee  forever. 

Thou  shalt  And  success  in  life, 

Fortunes  worth  desiring, 

And  at  last,  when  free  from  strife, 

Glories,  praise-inspiring. 

5.  Every  great  and  small  affair 
To  Thee  I  commend  it; 
Take  my  life  into  Thy  care, 
In  Thee  let  me  end  it. 
Now  my  task  I  undertake, 
Jesus'  name  professing, 

To  my  labors,  for  His  sake, 
God  will  give  His  blessing. 


MORNING  AND  EVENING.  123 

154.  59. 

1.  WHILE  yet  the  morn  is  breaking, 
I  thank  my  God  once  more, 
Beneath  whose  care  awaking 

I  find  the  night  is  o'er; 
I  thank  Him  that  He  calls  me 
To  life  and  health  anew; 
I  know  whate'er  befalls  me, 
His  care  will  still  be  true. 

2.  Guardian  of  Israel,  hear  me, 
Watch  o'er  me  through  the  day, 
In  all  I  do  be  near  me: 

For  others,  too,  I  pray; 
To  Thee  I  would  commend  them, 
Our  church,  our  school,  our  land. 
Direct  them  and  defend  them, 
When  dangers  are  at  hand. 

3.  O  gracious  Lord,  direct  us, 
Thy  doctrine  pure  defend, 
From  heresies  protect  us, 
And  for  Thy  Word  contend, 
That  we  may  praise  Thee  ever, 
0  God,  with  one  accord, 
Saying,  The  Lord,  our  Savior, 
Be  evermore  adored! 

4.  O  grant  us  peace  and  gladness, 
Give  us  our  daily  bread, 

Shield  us  from  grief  and  sadness, 
On  us  Thy  blessings  shed; 
Grant  that  our  whole  behavior 
In  truth  and  righteousness 
May  praise  Thee,  Lord,  our  Savior, 
Whose  holy  name  we  bless. 

5.  Thou  art  the  Vine,  —  0  nourish 
The  branches  graft  in  Thee, 
And  let  them  grow  and  flourish 
A -fair  and  fruitful  tree; 

Thy  Spirit  pour  within  us, 
And  let  His  gifts  of  grace 
To  all  good  actions  win  us 
That  best  may  show  Thy  praise. 


124  MORNING  AND  EVENING. 

155. 

1.  NOW  the  shades  of  night  are  gone, 
Now  the  morning  light  is  come; 
Lord,  may  we  be  Thine  to-day. 
Drive  the  shades  of  sin  away. 

2.  Fill  our  souls  with  heavenly  light, 
Banish  doubt,  and  cleanse  our  sight; 
In  Thy  service,  Lord,  to-day, 

Help  us  labor,  help  us  pray. 

3.  Keep  our  haughty  passions  bound; 
Save  us  from  our  foes  around: 
Going  out  and  coming  in, 

Keep  us  safe  from  every  sin. 

4.  When  our  work  of  life  is  past, 
0  receive  us  then  at  la^t! 
Night  of  sin  will  be  no  more 
When  we  reach  the  heavenly  shore. 


156.  7 

FEED  us,  Father  of  Creation, 
Give  Thy  heavenly  consolation 
To  us  sinners,  let  the  precious 
Gifts  Thou  gavest  now  refresh  us, 
That,  whilst  they  our  body  nourish, 
We  in  health  and  strength  may  flourish, 
Till  we  taste  of  heaven's  manna 
With  Thy  saints,  and  sing  hosanna. 


157 


ii. 


1.  AVE  thank  our  God  and  praise  the  Lord 
For  all  the  gifts  He  did  accord, 

And  ask  our  Savior  evermore 
To  grant  us  food,  as  heretofore. 

2.  Thy  Word  our  nourishment  shall  be 
Now  and  in  all  eternity. 

And  let  at  length  us  occupy 

Our  heavenly  mansions,  when  we  die. 


MORNING  AND  EVENING.  125 


31. 


158. 

1.  NOW  rest  beneath  night's  shadows 
Man,  beast,  town,  woods,  and  meadows, 
The  world  in  slumber  lies; 

But  thou,  my  heart,  awake  thee. 
To  prayer  and  song  betake  thee, 
Let  praise  to  thy  Creator  rise. 

2.  0  sun,  where  art  thou  vanished? 
The  night  thy  reign  hath  banished, 
The  foe  of  day,  the  night. 
Farewell,  for  now  appeareth 
Another  Sun,  and  cheereth 

My  heart  —  'tis  Jesus  Christ,  my  Light! 

3.  The  last  faint  beam  is  going, 
The  golden  stars  are  glowing 
In  yonder  dark-blue  deep; 
Such  is  the  glory  given, 
AVhen,  called  of  God  to  heaven, 

On  earth  no  more  we  pine  and  weep. 

4.  To  rest  my  body  hasteth, 
Aside  its  garments  casteth, 
Types  of  mortality; 

These  I  put  off,  and  ponder 
How  Christ  shall  give  me  yonder 
A  robe  of  glorious  majesty. 

5.  Head,  hands,  and  feet  reposing 
Are  glad  the  day  is  closing, 
That  work  came  to  an  end; 
Cheer  up,  my  heart,  with  gladness, 
For  God  from  all  earth's  sadness 
And  from  sin's  toil  relief  will  send. 

6.  Lord  Jesus,  who  dost  love  me, 
O  spread  Thy  wings  above  me, 
And  shield  me  from  alarm! 
Though  Satan  would  devour  me, 
Let  angel-guards  sing  o'er  me: 

"This  child  of  God  shall  meet  no  harm!" 

7.  My  loved  ones,  rest  securely, — 
From  every  peril  surely 

Our  God  will  guard  your  heads. 

May  He  sweet  slumbers  send  you, 

And  bid  II is  hosts  attend  you, 

And,  golden-armed,  watch  o'er  your  beds  I 


126  MORNING  AND  EVENING. 


159.  i 

1.  THE  happy  sunshine  now  is  gone, 
The  gloomy  night  comes  swiftly  on; 

But  shine  Thou  still,  O  Christ/ our  Light, 
Xor  let  us  lose  ourselves  in  night. 

2.  We  thank  Thee  that  throughout  the  day 
Thy  angels  watched  around  our  way. 
And  free  from  harm  and  vexing  fear 
Have  led  us  on  in  safety  here. 

3.  "Whate'er  of  wrong  we've  done  or  said, 
Let  not  the  charge  on  us  be  laid; 

That,  through  Thy  free  forgiveness  blest, 
In  peaceful  slumber  we  may  rest. 

4.  Thy  guardian  angels  round  us  place 
All  evil  from  our  couch  to  chase; 
Our  soul  and  body,  while  we  sleep, 
In  safety,  gracious  Father,  keep. 


160.  i6. 

1.  SAVIOR,  breathe  an  evening  blessing, 
Ere  repose  our  spirits  seal; 

Sin  and  want  we  come  confessing; 
Thou  canst  save,  and  Thou  canst  heal. 

2.  Though  destruction  walk  around  us, 
Though  the  arrows  past  us  fly, 
Angel-guards  from  Thee  surround  us; 
We  are  safe,  if  Thou  art  nigh. 

3.  Though  the  night  be  dark  and  dreary, 
Darkness  cannot  hide  from  Thee: 
Thou  art  He  who,  never  weary, 
Watcheth  where  Thy  people  be. 

4.  Should  swift  death  this  night  o'ertake  us 
And  our  couch  become  our  tomb, 

May  the  morn  in  heav'n  awake  us, 
Clad  in  light  and  deathless  bloom. 


PRAISE.  12' 

161.  11. 

1.  SUN  of  my  soul,  Thou  Savior  dear, 
It  is  not  night  if  Thou  be  near! 

O  may  no  earth-born  cloud  arise 

To  hide  Thee  from  Thy  servant's  eyes. 

2.  When  the  soft  dews  of  kindly  sleep 
My  wearied  eyelids  gently  steep, 

Be  my  last  thought,  how  sweet  to  rest 
Forever  on  my  Savior's  breast. 

3.  Abide  with  me  from  morn  till  eve, 
For  without  Thee  I  cannot  live; 
Abide  with  me  when  night  is  nigh, 
For  without  Thee  I  dare  not  die. 

4.  If  some  poor  wandering  child  of  Thine 
Has  spurned  to-day  the  voice  divine, 
Now,  Lord,  the  gracious  work  begin :  ■ 
Let  him  no  more  lie  down  in  sin. 

5.  Watch  by  the  sick;  enrich  the  poor 
With  blessings  from  Thy  boundless  store; 
Be  every  mourner's  sleep  to-night, 

Like  infant's  slumbers,  pure  and  light. 


6. 


Ere  through  the  world  our  way  we  take: 
And  lead  us  by  Thy  hand  of  love, 
Until  we  reach  our  home  above. 


XIX.   PRAISE. 


162. 

NOW  praise  the  Lord,  ye  Gentiles  all, 

In  fervent  adoration; 

Praise  Him,  ye  nations  great  and  small, 

Extol  His  rich  salvation 

For  making  you  His  chosen  race 

And  sending  on  you  His  dear  grace 

In  Christ,  His  Son  iucamate. 


128  PRAISE. 

2.  His  tender  mercy  day  by  day 
O'er  us,  His  children,  rcigncth. 
His  love,  and  truth,  and  grace  alway 
Both  young  and  old  sustaineth, 
And  through  the  ages  doth  endure, 
Our  bliss  and  glory  to  assure. 
Then  sing  ye,  Hallelujah! 

163.  55. 

1.  NOW  thank  we  all  our  God 

With  heart,  and  hands,  and  voices, 
Who  wondrous  things  hath  done, 
In  whom  His  world  rejoices; 
Who  from  our  mother's  arms 
Hath  blessed  us  on  our  way 
With  countless  gifts  of  love, 
And  still  is  ours  to-day. 

2.  O  may  this  bounteous  God 
Through  all  this  life  be  near  us, 
With  ever  joyful  hearts 

And  blessed  peace  to  cheer  us; 
And  keep  us  in  His  grace, 
And  guide  us  when  perplexed, 
And  free  us  from  all  ills 
In  this  world  and  the  next. 

3.  All  praise  and  thanks  to  God 
The  Father  now  be  given, 
The  Son,  and  Him  who  reigns 
With  them  in  highest  heaven: 
The  One  eternal  God, 

Whom  earth  and  heav'n  adore; 
For  thus  it  was,  is  now, 
And  shall  be  evermore! 

164.  45. 

1.  O  THAT  I  had  a  thousand  voices! 

A  mouth  to  speak  with  thousand  tongues! 
My  heart,  which  in  the  Lord  rejoices, 
Then  would  proclaim  in  grateful  songs 
To  all,  wherever  I  might  be, 
What  great  things  God  hath  done  for  me. 


PRAISE.  129 

2.  Dear  Father,  endless  praise  I  render 
For  soul  and  body,  strangely  joined; 

I  praise  Thee,  Guardian  kind  and  tender, 
For  all  the  noble  joys  I  find 
So  richly  spread  on  every  side, 
And  freely  for  my  use  supplied. 

3.  What  equal  praises  can  I  offer, 
Dear  Jesus,  for  Thy  mercy  shown? 

What  pangs,  my  Savior,  didst  Thou  suffer, 
And  thus  for  all  my  sins  atone! 
Thy  death  alone  my  soul  could  free 
From  Satan,  to  be  blest  with  Thee. 

4.  Honor  and  praise,  still  onward  reaching, 
Be  Thine,  too,  Spirit  of  all  grace, 
Whose  holy  power  and  faithful  teaching 
Give  me  among  Thy  saints  a  place: 
Whate'er  of  good  in  me  may  shine 
Comes  only  from  Thy  light  divine. 

5.  Lord,  I  will  tell,  while  I  am  living, 
Thy  goodness  forth  with  every  breath. 
And  greet  each  morning  with  thanksgiving, 
Until  my  heart  is  still  in  death; 

Yea,  when  at  last  my  lips  grow  cold, 
Thy  praise  shall  in  my  sighs  be  told. 

6.  O  Father,  deign  Thou,  I  beseech  Thee, 
To  listen  to  my  earthly  lays; 

A  nobler  strain  in  heav'n  shall  reach  Thee, 
When  I  with  angels  hymn  Thy  praise, 
And  learn  amid  their  choirs  to  sing 
Loud  hallelujahs  to  my  King. 


165. 


24. 


1.  PRAISE  to  the  Lord,  the  Almighty,  the  King  of 
creation ! 
O  my  soul,  praise  Him,  for  He  is  thy  Health  and 

Salvation! 
Join  the  full  throng ; 
Wake,  harp  and  psalter  and  song ; 
Sound  forth  in  glad  adoration! 

9 


130  PRAISE. 

2.  Praise  to  the  Lord,  who  o'er  all  things  so  won- 

drously  reigneth, 
Who,  as  on  wings  of  an  eagle,  uplifteth,  sus- 

taineth. 
Hast  thou  not  seen 
How  thy  desires  all  have  been 
Granted  in  what  He  ordaineth? 

3.  Praise  to  the  Lord,  who  hath  fearfully,  wondrously 

made  thee; 

Health  hath  vouchsafed,  and  when  heedlessly  fall- 
ing hath  stayed  thee. 

What  need  or  grief 

Ever  hath  failed  of  relief?  — 

Wings  of  His  mercy  did  shade  thee. 

4.  Praise  to  the  Lord,  who  doth  visibly  bless  and  de- 

fend thee; 
Who,  from  the  heavens,  the  streams  of  His  mercy 

doth  send  thee; 
Ponder  anew 

What  the  Almighty  can  do, 
If  with  His  love  He  befriend  thee! 

5.  Praise  to  the  Lord !     O  let  all  that  is  in  me  adore 

Him! 
All  that  hath  life  and  breath,  come  now  with  praises 

before  Him! 
He  is  thy  Light; 
Soul,  keep  it  always  in  sight, 
Gladlv  forever  adore  Him! 


166. 

THUS  far  the  Lord,  the  God  of  Might, 
His  gracious  help  hath  yielded; 
Thus  far  He  hath  by  day  and  night 
My  mind  and  spirit  shielded; 
Thus  far  His  hand  hath  guided  me, 
His  tender  care  delighted  me  — 
Thus  far  the  Lord  hath  helped  me. 


49. 


PRAISE.  131 

2.  Thanksgiving,  glory,  honor,  praise, 
To  Thee,  O  Lord,  be  tendered, 
Because  Thou  hast  Thy  saving  grace 
To  me  at  all  times  rendered. 

I  will  upon  my  memory 

Inscribe:  The  Lord  hath  holpen  me: 

His  hand  hath  wrought  great  wonders. 

3.  Help  furthermore,  O  faithful  Guide, 
Until  my  wand'ring  ceases; 

In  every  place,  whatever  betide. 

Help  through  the  blood  of  Jesus. 

In  life,  in  death,  in  every  need 

Help  through  His  pains  and  death;  indeed. 

Help,  Lord,  as  Thou  hast  helped  me! 

167.  o. 

1.  O  BLESS  the  Lord,  my  soul! 
Let  all  within  me  join. 

And  aid  my  tongue  to  bless  His  name, 
Whose  favors  are  divine. 

2.  0  bless  the  Lord,  my  soul! 
Nor  let  His  mercies  lie. 
Forgotten  in  unthankfulness, 
And  without  praises  die. 

3.  'Tis  He  forgives  thy  sins; 
'Tis  He  relieves  thy  pain; 

'Tis  He  that  heals  thy  sicknesses, 
And  gives  thee  strength  again. 

4.  He  crowns  thy  life  with  love. 
When  ransomed  from  the  grave: 

He  that  redeemed  my  soul  from  death 
Hath  sovereign  power  to  save. 

5.  He  fills  the  poor  with  good; 
He  gives  the  sufferers  rest:  — 

The  Lord  hath  judgments  for  the  proud, 
And  justice  for  th'  oppressed. 

6.  His  wondrous  works  and  ways 
He  made  by  Moses  known; 

But  sent  the  world  His  truth  and  grace 
By  His  beloved  Son. 


132  CROSS  AND  COMFORT. 


168. 


1.  WHEN  all  Thy  mercies,  O  my  God, 
My  rising  soul  surveys, 
Transported  with  the  view  I'm  lost 
In  wonder,  love,  and  praise. 

2.  Ten  thousand  thousand  precious  gifts 
My  daily  thanks  employ; 

Nor  is  the  least  a  cheerful  heart 
That  tastes  those  gifts  with  joy. 

3.  Through  every  period  of  my  life 
Thy  goodness  I'll  pursue, 

And  after  death  in  distant  worlds, 
The  glorious  theme  renew. 

4.  When  nature  fails,  and  day  and  night 
Divide  Thy  works  no  more, 

My  ever  grateful  heart,  O  Lord, 
Thy  mercy  shall  adore. 

5.  Through  all  eternity  to  Thee 
A  joyful  song  I'll  raise:  — 
But  oh!  eternity's  too  short 
To  utter  all  Thy  praise. 


XX.    CROSS  AND  COMFORT. 
169. 

1.  AS  God  shall  lead  I'll  take  my  way, 
And  trust  His  wise  direction. 

The  path  He  chooses  cannot  stray, 
Nor  needs  it  my  correction. 
His  guidance  I  will  ever  keep, 
And  cheerful  follow  step  by  step, — 
As  child  would  trust  a  father. 

2.  As  God  shall  lead  I'll  follow  still, 
Imploring  His  assistance, 
Though  far  too  often  my  self-will 
Might  wish  to  make  resistance. 
Let  God  the  way  for  me  explore, 
And  I  will  now,  and  evermore, 
His  counsel  seek  to  honor. 


19. 


CROSS  AND  COMFORT.  133 

3.  If  God  will  lead  me,  'tis  enough, — 
On  Him  is  my  reliance; 

And  let  the  road  be  smooth  or  rough, 

I  yield  a  glad  compliance. 

Into  His  hands  I  all  commit, 

That  He  should  guide  as  He  sees  fit, 

While  living  or  while  dying. 

4.  God  leads  me,  —  and  my  every  change 
I  leave  to  His  good  pleasure : 

Though  Reason  may  pronounce  it  strange, 
His  course  reveals  the  measure 
Of  good  He  had  decreed  for  me, 
Ere  ever  I  this  world  did  see. 
Can  I  refuse  His  guidance? 

5.  God  leads  me,  —  I  will  true  remain, 
Nor  faith,  nor  hope  shall  waver: 
My  spirit,  if  His  strength  sustain, 
Who  from  His  love  can  sever? 
With  confidence  I'll  hold  it  fast, 
And  ills,  endured  from  first  to  last, 
Shall  work  mv  greater  blessing. 


6.  As  God  shall  lead  I'll  onward  go, 
E'en  where  Death's  shadows  lower. 
But  Death  shall  prove  a  conquered  foe, 
His  terrors  lose  their  power; 
For  He,  my  Savior,  will  be  there, 
Who  died  that  I  might  nothing  fear;  — 
This  is  my  soul's  firm  anchor. 


170. 

1.  COMMIT  whatever  grieves  thee 
At  heart  and  all  thy  ways, 
To  Him  who  never  leaves  thee, 
On  whom  creation  stays. 
AVho  freest  courses  maketh 
For  clouds,  and  air,  and  wind, 
And  who  care  ever  takclh 
A  path  for  thee  to  find. 


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134  CROSS  AND  COMFORT. 

2.  Thy  grace  that  ever  floweth, 
0  Father!  what  is  good, 

Or  evil,  ever  knoweth, 
To  mortal  flesh  and  blood. 
What  to  Thine  eye  all-seeing 
And  to  Thy  counsel  wise 
Seems  good,  doth  into  being, 
O  mighty  Prince,  arise! 

3.  For  means  it  fails  Thee  never, 
Thou  always  flnd'st  a  way, 
Thy  doing's  blessing  ever, 
Thy  path  like  brightest  day. 
Thy  work  can  no  one  hinder, 
Thy  labor  cannot  rest, 

If  Thou  design'st  Thy  tender 
Children  should  all  be  blessed. 

4.  Though  all  the  power  of  evil 
Should  rise  up  to  resist, 
Without  a  doubt  or  cavil 
God  never  will  desist; 

His  undertakings  ever 
At  length  He  carries  through; 
What  He  designs  He  never 
Can  fail  at  all  to  do. 

5.  Hope  on,  thou  heart,  grief-riven, 
Hope,  and  courageous  be, 
Where  anguish  thee  had  driven 
Thou  shalt  deliverance  see. 

God  from  thy  pit  of  sadness 
Shall  raise  thee  graciously; 
Wait,  and  the  sun  of  gladness 
Thine  eyes  shall  early  see. 

6.  O  Lord,  no  longer  lengthen 
Our  time  of  misery; 

Our  hands  and  feet  do  strengthen; 

And  until  death  may  we 

By  Thee  be  watched  and  cared  for, 

In  faithfulness  and  love: 

So  come  we  where  prepared  for 

Us  is  our  bless'd  abode. 


CROSS  AND  COMFORT.  135 

171.  80. 

1.  GOD  liveth  still! 

Soul,  despair  not,  fear  no  ill! 
God  is  good;  from  His  compassion 
Earthly  help  and  comfort  flow; 
Strong  is  His  right  hand  to  fashion 
All  things  well  for  man  below; 
Trial,  oft  the  most  distressing, 
In  the  end  has  proved  a  blessing. 
Wherefore,  then,  my  soul,  despair? 
God  still  lives,  who  heareth  prayer. 

2.  God  liveth  still! 

Soul,  despair  not,  fear  no  ill! 
He  who  gave  the  eye  its  vision, 
Shall  He  slumber  once  or  sleep? 
He  who  gave  the  ear  its  mission, 
Hears  He  not  His  children  weep? 
God  is  God;  His  ear  attendeth 
When  the  sigh  our  bosom  rendeth. 
Wherefore,  then,  my  soul,  despair? 
God  still  lives,  who  heareth  prayer. 

3.  God  liveth  still! 

Soul,  despair  not,  fear  no  ill! 
Is  thy  cross  too  great  and  pond'rous, 
Cast  on  Him  thy  grievous  load; 
God  is  great,  His  love  is  wondrous, 
He  will  speed  thee  on  the  road. 
For  His  truth  endureth  ever, 
And  His  mercy  ceaseth  never. 
Wherefore,  then,  my  soul,  despair? 
God  still  lives,  who  heareth  prayer. 

4.  God  liveth  still! 

Soul,  despair  not,  fear  no  ill! 
Is  the  yoke  of  sin  too  galling? 
Christ  Himself  has  set  thee  free, 
Borne  for  thee  their  weight  appalling, 
Cast  them  in  oblivion's  sea! 
In  thy  deepest  grief  and  sadness 
He  can  grant  thee  joy  and  gladness. 
Wherefore,  then,  my  soul,  despair? 
God  still  lives,  who  heareth  prayer. 


136  CROSS  AND  COMFORT. 

5.  God  liveth  still! 

Soul,  despair  not,  fear  no  ill! 
Heav'n's  huge  vault  may  cleave  asunder, 
Earth's  round  globe  in  ruins  burst; 
Satan's  fellest  rage  may  thunder, 
Death  and  hell  may  spend  their  worst; 
Then  will  God  keep  safe  and  surely 
Those  who  trust  in  Him  securely. 
Wherefore,  then,  my  soul,  despair? 
God  still  lives,  who  heareth  prayer. 

6.  God  liveth  still! 

Soul,  despair  not,  fear  no  ill! 
Be  thy  life,  until  its  ending, 
Full  of  thorns,  of  grief  or  need, 
God,  in  love  the  trial  sending, 
Thus  His  child  would  heavenwards  lead. 
For  this  life's  long  night  of  sadness 
He  will  give  thee  peace  and  gladness. 
Wherefore,  then,  my  soul,  despair? 
God  still  lives,  who  heareth  prayer. 


172. 


ii. 


1.  HELP,  Helper,  help  in  fear  and  need, 
Have  mercy,  to  my  prayer  give  heed! 
I  know  Thou  lov'st  me  still  as  Thine, 
Though  'gainst  me  world  and  hell  combine. 

2.  My  God  and  Lord,  I  trust  in  Thee! 
What  need  I  if  Thou  art  with  me? 
And  Thou,  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  art  mine; 
My  God  and  Savior,  I  am  Thine. 

3.  Therefore  my  happiness  is  great, 
I  am  content,  for  Thee  I  wait, 
Trust  wholly  in  Thy  name,  and  then 
I  pray:   Help,  Helper,  help!    Amen. 


173. 

IN  God,  my  faithful  God, 
I  trust  when  dark  my  road; 
Though  many  woes  o'ertake  me, 
Yet  He  will  not  forsake  me; 
His  love  it  is  doth  send  them, 
And  when  'tis  best  will  end  them. 


29. 


CROSS  AND  COMFORT.  137 

2.  My  sins  assail  me  sore, 
But  I  despair  no  more; 

I  build  on  Christ  who  loves  me, 
From  this  Rock  nothing  moves  me, 
Since  I  can  all  surrender 
To  Him,  my  soul's  Defender. 

3.  If  death  my  portion  be, 
Then  death  is  gain  to  me, 
And  Christ  my  life  forever, 
From  whom  death  cannot  sever; 
Come  when  it  may,  He'll  shield  me, 
To  Him  I  wholly  yield  me. 

4.  0  Jesus  Christ,  my  Lord, 
So  meek  in  deed  and  word, 
Thou  once  didst  die  to  save  us, 
Because  Thou  fain  wouldst  have  us 
After  this  life  of  sadness 

Heirs  of  Thy  heavenly  gladness. 

5.  "So  be  it,"  then  I  say, 

With  all  my  heart  each  day. 
We  too,  dear  Lord,  adore  Thee, 
Guide  us  while  here  we  wander, 
Till  safely  landed  yonder, 
And  siug  for  joy  before  Thee. 

174.  49. 

1.  LORD,  as  Thou  wilt,  deal  Thou  with  me, 
No  other  wish  I  cherish; 

In  life  and  death  I  cling  to  Thee : 
0  Lord,  let  me  not  perish! 
Let  but  Thy  grace  ne'er  from  me  part, 
Else  as  Thou  wilt;  grant  patient  heart: 
Thy  will  the  best  is  ever. 

2.  Grant  honor,  truth,  prosperity, 
And  love  Thy  Word  to  ponder; 

False  doctrines,  Lord,  keep  far  from  me, 
And  grant  botli  here  and  yonder 
What  serves  my  everlasting  bliss; 
Preserve  me  from  unrighteousness 
In  all  my  life  and  doings. 


138  CROSS  AND  COMFORT. 

3.  When  at  Thy  summons  I  must  leave 
This  world  of  sin  and  sadness, 
Grant  me  Thy  grace,  Lord,  not  to  grieve, 
But  to  depart  with  gladness; 
My  spirit  I  commend  to  Thee, 
O  Lord,  a  blessed  end  give  me 
Through  Jesus  Christ;  —  yea,  Amen. 


175.  64. 

1.  WHATEVER  God  ordains  is  good! 
Holy  His  Avill  abideth; 

I  will  be  still  whate'er  He  doth, 
And  follow  where  He  guideth, 
He  is  my  God;   though  dark  my  road, 
He  knoweth  how  to  shield  me, 
Wherefore  to  Him  I  yield  me. 

2.  Whatever  God  ordains  is  good! 
He  never  will  deceive  me; 

He  leads  me  by  the  proper  path, 
I  know  He  will  not  leave  me, 
And  take  content  what  He  hath  sent; 
His  hand  that  sends  my  sadness 
Will  turn  my  tears  to  gladness. 

3.  Whatever  God  ordains  is  good! 
His  loving  thought  attends  me; 

No  poisoned  draught  the  cup  can  be 
That  my  Physician  sends  me, 
But  medicine  due;  for  God  is  true. 
Of  doubt,  then,  I'll  divest  me, 
And  on  His  goodness  rest  me. 

4.  Whatever  God  ordains  is  good! 
My  Life,  my  Light  can  never 
Intend  me  harm;   then,  to  His  care 
I  give  myself  forever 

In  weal  or  woe;  for  well  I  know, 
I  once  shall  see  quite  clearly 
That  God  did  love  me  dearly. 


CROSS  AND  COMFORT.  139 

5.  Whatever  God  ordains  is  good! 
Though  now  this  cup  in  drinking 
May  bitter  to  my  taste  appear, 
I  take  it  all  unshrinking ; 
For  to  my  heart  God  will  impart 
A  timely  balm  of  healing, 
And  end  each  painful  feeling. 

G.  Whatever  God  ordains  is  good! 
Here  shall  my  stand  be  taken; 
Though  sorrow,  need,  or  death  be  mine, 
Yet  am  I  not  forsaken; 
My  Father's  care  is  round  me  there, 
His  arms  embrace  aud  shield  me; 
Then  to  my  God  I  yield  me. 


176. 

1.  WHY  should  sorrow  ever  grieve  me? 
Christ  is  near,  what  can  here 

E'er  of  Him  deprive  me? 
Who  can  rob  me  of  my  heaven 
That  God's  Son  as  my  own 
To  my  faith  hath  given? 

2.  Naught,  —  not  e'en  the  life  I'm  living, 
Is  my  own,  God  alone 

All  to  me  is  giving. 
Must  I  not  His  own  restore  Him? 
Though  bereft  of  each  gift 
Still  shall  I  adore  Him. 

3.  Though  a  heavy  cross  I'm  bearing, 
And  my  heart  feels  the  smart, 
Shall  I  be  despairing? 

God  can  help  me  who  doth  send  it, 
He  doth  know  all  my  woe, 
And  how  best  to  end  it. 

4.  Death  can  never  kill  us  even, 
But  relief  from  all  grief 

To  us  then  is  given. 

It  doth  close  life's  mournful  story, 

Make  a  way  that  we  may 

Pass  to  heavenlv  glorv. 


63. 


140  CROSS  AND  COMFORT. 

5.  What  is  all  this  life  possesseth? 
But  a  hand  full  of  sand 
That  the  heart  distresseth. 
Noble  gifts  that  pall  me  never, 
Christ  so  free  there  gives  me 
To  enjoy  forever. 

G.  Shepherd!  Lord!  joy's  Fountain  ever! 
Thou  art  mine,  I  am  Thine, 
No  one  can  us  sever. 
I  am  Thine,  because  Thou  gavest 
Life  and  blood  for  my  good, 
By  Thy  death  me  savest. 

7.  Thou  art  mine,  I  love  and  own  Thee, 
Nor  shall  I,  Light  of  joy, 
From  my  heart  dethrone  Thee. 
Let  me,  let  me  soon  behold  Thee 
Face  to  face,  Thy  embrace 
May  it  soon  enfold  me! 


177. 


20. 


1.  ABIDE  with  me!   fast  falls  the  eventide; 
The  darkness  deepens;   Lord,  with  me  abide! 
When  other  helpers  fail,  and  comforts  flee, 
Help  of  the  helpless,  0  abide  with  me! 

2.  Swift  to  its  close  ebbs  out  life's  little  day; 
Earth's  joys  grow  dim,  its  glories  pass  away; 
Change  and  decay  in  all  around  I  see. 

O  Thou  who  changest  not,  abide  with  me! 

3.  Not  a  brief  glance  I  beg,  a  passing  word, 

But  as  Thou  dwell'st  with  Thy  disciples,  Lord 
Familiar,  condescending,  patient,  free; 
Come,  not  to  sojourn,  but  abide  with  me. 

4.  Come  not  in  terrors  as  the  King  of  kings, 

But  kind  and  good,  with  healing  in  Thy  wings; 
Tears  for  all  woes,  a  heart  for  every  plea; 
O  Friend  of  sinners,  thus  abide  with  me! 


CROSS  AND  COMFORT.  141 

5.  Thou  on  my  head  in  early  youth  didst  smile, 
And,  though  rebellious  and  perverse  meanwhile, 
Thou  hast  not  left  me,  oft  as  I  left  Thee: 

On  to  the  close,  O  Lord,  abide  with  me! 

6.  I  need  Thy  presence  every  passing  hour: 

What  but  Thy  grace  can 'foil  the  Tempter's  power? 
Who  like  Thyself  my  guide  and  stay  can  be? 
Through  cloud  and  sunshine,  O  abide  with  me! 

7.  I  fear  no  foe,  with  Thee  at  hand  to  bless: 
Ills  have  no  weight,  and  tears  no  bitterness. 
Where  is  death's  sting?  where,  grave,  thy  victory? 
I  triumph  still,  if  Thou  abide  with  me! 

8.  Hold  Thou  Thy  cross  before  my  closing  eyes, 
Shine  through  the  gloom,  and  point  me  to  the  skies : 
Heaven's  morning  breaks,  and  earth's  vain  shadows 

flee. 

0  Lord,  abide  with  me! 


178.  9. 

1.  BELOVED,  "It  is  well!" 
God's  ways  are  always  right; 
And  perfect  love  is  o'er  them  all, 
Though  far  above  our  sight. 

2.  Beloved,  "It  is  well!" 

Though  deep  and  sore  the  smart, 

The  hand  that  wounds  knows  how  to  bind 

And  heal  the  broken  heart. 

3.  Beloved,  "It  is  well!" 
Though  sorrow  clouds  our  way, 
'Twill  only  make  the  joy  more  dear 
That  ushers  in  the  day. 

4.  Beloved,  "It  is  well!" 
The  path  that  Jesus  trod, 

Though  rough  and  strait  and  dark  it  be, 
Leads  home  to  heav'n  and  God. 


142  CROSS  AND  COMFORT. 


179. 

1.  GOD  moves  in  a  mysterious  way, 
His  wonders  to  perform : 

He  plants  His  footsteps  in  the  sea, 
And  rides  upon  the  storm. 

2.  Deep  in  unfathomable  mines 
Of  never-failing  skill 

He  treasures  up  His  bright  designs, 
And  works  His  sovereign  will. 

3.  Ye  fearful  saints,  fresh  courage  take 
The  clouds  ye  so  much  dread 

Are  big  with  mercy,  and  shall  break 
In  blessings  on  your  head. 

4.  Judge  not  the  Lord  by  feeble  sense, 
But  trust  Him  for  His  grace; 
Behind  a  frowning  Providence 

He  hides  a  smiling  face. 

5.  His  purposes  will  ripen  fast, 
Unfolding  every  hour, 

The  bud  may  have  a  bitter  taste, 
But  sweet  will  be  the  flower. 

6.  Blind  unbelief  is  sure  to  err, 
And  scan  His  work  in  vain: 
God  is  His  own  interpreter, 
And  He  will  make  it  plain. 


180. 


21. 


1.  I  WOULD  not  live  alway;   I  ask  not  to  stay 
Where  storm  after  storm  rises  dark  o'er  the  way: 
The  few  lurid  mornings  that  dawn  on  us  here 
Are  enough  for  life's  wroes,  full  enough  for  its  cheer. 

2.  I  would  not  live  alway;   thus  fettered  by  sin, 
Temptation  without,  and  corruption  within; 
E'en  the  rapture  of  pardon  is  mingled  with  fears, 
And  the  cup  of  thanksgiving  with  penitent  tears. 


CROSS  AND  COMFORT.  143 

3.  I  would  not  live  alway;   no,  welcome  the  tomb; 
Since  Jesus  hath  lain  there,  I  dread  not  its  gloom; 
There  sweet  be  my  rest,  till  He  bid  me  arise 

To  hail  Him  in  triumph  descending  the  skies. 

4.  Who,  who  would  live  alway,  away  from  his  God? 
Away  from  yon  heaven,  that  blissful  abode, 
Where  the  rivers  of  pleasure  flow  o'er  the  bright 

plains, 
And  the  noontide  of  glory  eternally  reigns: 

5.  Where  the  saints  of  all  ages  in  harmony  meet 
Their  Savior  and  brethren  transported  to  greet; 
While  the  songs  of  salvation  unceasingly  roll, 
And  the  smile  of  the  Lord  is  the  feast  of  the  soul. 


181.  io. 

1.  JESUS,  I  my  cross  have  taken, 
All  to  leave,  and  follow  Thee; 
Destitute,  despised,  forsakeu, 
Thou,  from  hence,  my  all  shalt  be. 
Perish  every  fond  ambition, 

All  I've  sought,  or  hoped,  or  known; 
Yet  how  rich  is  my  condition: 
God  and  heav'n  are  still  my  own! 

2.  Let  the  world  despise  and  leave  me, 
They  have  left  my  Savior  too; 
Human  hearts  and  looks  deceive  me  — 
Thou  art  not,  like  them,  untrue. 

And  while  Thou  shalt  smile  upon  me, 
God  of  wisdom,  love,  and  might, 
Foes  may  hate,  and  friends  may  shun  me; 
Show  Thy  face,  and  all  is  bright. 

3.  Go,  then,  earthly  fame  and  treasure! 
Come,  disaster,  scorn,  and  pain! 

In  Thy  service,  pain  is  pleasure, 

With  Thy  favor,  loss  is  gain. 

I  have  called  Thee  Abba,  Father! 

I  have  stayed  my  heart  on  Thee : 

Storms  may  howl,  and  clouds  may  gather, 

All  must  work  for  good  to  me. 


144  CROSS  AND  COMFORT. 

4.  Man  may  trouble  and  distress  me, 
'Twill  but  drive  me  to  Thy  breast; 
Life  with  trials  hard  may  press  me, 
Heav'n  will  bring  me  sweeter  rest. 
O  'tis  not  in  grief  to  harm  me, 
While  Thy  love  is  left  to  me; 

0  'twere  not  in  joy  to  charm  me, 
Were  that  joy  unmixed  with  Thee. 

5.  Take,  my  soul,  thy  full  salvation; 
Rise  o'er  sin,  and  fear,  and  care; 
Joy  to  find  in  every  station, 
Something  still  to  do  or  bear. 
Think  what  Spirit  dwells  within  thee; 
What  a  Father's  smile  is  thine; 
What  a  Savior  died  to  win  thee: 
Child  of  heav'n,  should'st  thou  repine? 

G.  Haste  thee  on  from  grace  to  glory. 
Armed  by  faith  and  winged  by  prayer; 
Heav'n's  eternal  day's  before  thee, 
God's  own  hand  shall  guide  thee  there. 
Soon  shall  close  thy  earthly  mission, 
Swift  shall  pass  thy  pilgrim  days; 
Hope  shall  change  to  glad  fruition, 
Faith  to  sight,  and  prayer  to  praise. 


182. 


Nearer  to  Thee! 

E'en  though  it  be  a  cross 

That  raiseth  me, 

Still  all  my  song  shall  be, 

Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee, 

Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee, 

Nearer  to  Thee! 

2.  Nearer,  my  Lord,  to  Thee, 
Nearer  to  Thee, 
Who  to  Thy  cross  didst  come 
Dying  for  me! 


18. 


CROSS  AND  COMFORT.  145 

Strengthen  my  willing  feet  I 
Hold  me  in  service  sweet 
Nearer,  O  Christ,  to  Thee, 
Nearer  to  Thee! 

3.  Nearer,  O  Comforter, 
Nearer  to  Thee! 

Who  with  my  loving  Lord 
Dwellest  with  me! 
Grant  me  Thy  fellowship! 
Help  me  each  day  to  keep 
Nearer,  my  Guide,  to  Thee, 
Nearer  to  Thee! 

4.  But  to  be  nearer  still, 
Bring  me,  O  God! 

Not  by  the  visioned  steeps 
Angels  have  trod. 
Here  where  Thy  cross  I  see, 
Jesus,  I  wait  for  Thee, 
Then  evermore  to  be 
Nearer  to  Thee! 


183. 

1.  WHAT  a  Friend  we  have  in  Jesus, 
All  our  sins  and  griefs  to  bear, 
What  a  privilege  to  carry 
Everything  to  God  in  prayer! 

0  what  peace  we  often  forfeit, 
O  what  needless  pain  we  bear, 
All  because  we  do  not  carry 
Everything  to  God  in  prayer. 

2.  Have  we  trials  and  temptations? 
Is  there  trouble  anywhere? 

We  should  never  be  discouraged, — 
Take  it  to  the  Lord  in  prayer. 
Can  we  find  a  friend  as  faithful 
Who  will  all  our  sorrows  share? 
Jesus  knows  our  every  weakness, — 
Take  it  to  the  Lord  in  prayer. 


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146  DEATH  AND  BURIAL. 

3.  Are  we  weak  and  heavy  laden, 
Cumbered  with  a  load  of  care? 
Precious  Savior,  still  our  Refuge, — 
Take  it  to  the  Lord  in  prayer. 
Do  thy  friends  despise,  forsake  thee? 
Take  it  to  the  Lord  in  prayer; 
In  His  arms  He'll  take  and  shield  thee, 
Thou  wilt  find  a  solace  there. 


XXI.    DEATH  AND  BURIAL. 


184.  59. 

• 
FAREWELL!  I  say  with  gladness, 
False,  evil  world,  farewell! 
Thy  life  is  sin  and  sadness, 
With  thee  I  would  not  dwell; 
In  heav'n  are  better  pleasures, 
I  long  for  that  bright  sphere 
Where  God  grants  endless  treasures 
To  those  that  served  Him  here. 

Do  with  me*  as  it  pleases 
Thy  heart,  0  Son  of  God! 
When  anguish  on  me  seizes, 
Help  me  to  bear  my  load; 
Nor  then  my  sorrows  lengthen, 
But  take  me  hence  on  high; 
My  fearful  spirit  strengthen, 
And  let  me  calmly  die. 

When  all  around  is  darkling, 
Thy  name  and  cross,  still  bright, 
Deep  in  my  heart  are  sparkling, 
Like  stars  in  blackest  night. 
Appear  Thou  in  Thy  sorrow, 
For  Thine  was  woe  indeed, 
And  from  Thy  cross  I  borrow 
All  comfort  heart  can  need. 


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4.  Thou  diedst  for  me,  —  0  hide  me 
When  tempests  round  me  roll; 
Through  all  my  foes,  0  guide  me, 
Eeceive  my  trembling  soul. 

If  I  but  grasp  Thee  firmer, 
What  matters  pain  -when  past? 
Hath  he  a  cause  to  murmur 
Who  reaches  heav'n  at  last? 

5.  0  write  my  name,  I  pray  Thee, 
Now  in  the  book  of  life; 

So  let  me  here  obey  Thee, 
And  there,  where  joys  are  rife, 
Forever  bloom  before  Thee, 
Thy  perfect  freedom  prove, 
And  tell,  as  I  adore  Thee, 
How  faithful  was  Thv  love. 


185. 

1.  FOR  me  to  live  is  Jesus, 
To  die  is  gain  for  me, 

To  Him  I  gladly  yield  me, 
And  die  right  cheerfully. 

2.  From  hence  I  go  with  gladness 
To  Christ  my  Brother's  side, 
That  I  may  soon  be  with  Him, 
And  e'er  with  Him  abide. 

3.  I  have  o'ercome  life's  crosses 
Grief,  pain,  and  sorrow  cease, 
Through  His  five  wounds  most  holy 
With  God  I  am  at  peace. 

4.  When  all  my  powers  are  breaking, 
My  breath  comes  heavily, 

Nor  word  more  I  can  utter, 
Lord,  hear  my  sighs  to  Thee! 

5.  When  reason,  sense,  and  thinking, 
Fail  like  a  flickering  light, 

That  to  and  fro  doth  waver, 
Ere  'tis  extinguished  quite  : 


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6.  Then  let  me  softly,  gently, 
Lord,  fall  asleep  in  Thee, 
When  by  Thy  will  and  counsel 
My  last  hour  comes  to  me. 

7.  As  to  the  oak  the  ivy, 

So  let  me  cleave  to  Thee, 
And  live  in  heavenly  glory 
With  Thee  eternally. 

8.  Amen 
Grant  graciously  to  me: 
Endow  me  with  Thy  Spirit, 
That  I  fare  happily. 


186. 

1.  HARK!  a  voice  saith,  All  are  mortal. 
Yea,  all  flesh  must  fade  as  grass. 
Only  through  death's  gloomy  portal 
To  a  better  land  we  pass; 

This  frail  body  here  must  perish, 
Ere  the  heavenly  joys  it  cherish, 
Ere  it  gain  the  free  reward 
For  the  ransomed  of  the  Lord. 

2.  Therefore,  when  my  God  doth  choose  it, 
Willingly  I'll  yield  my  life, 

Nor  will  grieve  that  I  should  lose  it, 
For  with  sorrows  it  was  rife; 
And  in  my  Redeemer's  merit 
Peace  hath  found  my  troubled  spirit, 
And  in  death  my  comfort  is 
Jesus'  death  —  sweet  comfort  this! 

3.  For  my  sake  He  went  before  me, 
And  His  death  is  now  my  gain; 
Peace  and  hope  He  conquered  for  me; 
So  without  regret  or  pain, 

Yea,  with  joy  I'll  quit  earth's  sadness 
For  the  beauteous  heav'n  of  gladness, 
Where  I  shall  eternally 
See  the  holy  Trinity. 


DEATH  AND  BURIAL.  149 

4.  There  is  joy  beyond  our  telling, 
Where  so  many  saints  have  gone ; 
Thousands,  thousands  there  are  dwelling, 
Worshiping  before  the  throne, 

There  the  seraphim  are  shining, 
Evermore  in  chorus  joining: 
"Holy,  holy,  holy,  Lord! 
Triune  God,  for  aye  adored!" 

5.  Worthies  there,  of  sacred  story, 
Prophets,  Patriarchs,  are  met; 
There  Apostles,  too,  in  glory 
Fill  twelve  thrones  by  Jesus  set; 
All  the  saints  that  have  ascended 
Age  on  age,  through  time  extended, 
There  in  blissful  concert  sing 
Hallelujahs  to  their  King. 

6.  O  Jerusalem,  how  glorious 
Dost  thou  shine,  thou  city  fair! 
Lo!  I  hear  the  tones  victorious 
Ever  sweetly  sounding  there! 

O  the  bliss  that  there  surprises! 
Lo!  the  sun  of  morn  now  rises, 
And  the  breaking  day  I  see 
That  shall  never  end  for  me! 

7.  Yea,  I  see  what  here  was  told  me, 
See  that  wondrous  glory  shine, 
Feel  the  spotless  robes  enfold  me, 
Know  a  golden  crown  is  mine. 
Thus  before  the  throne  so  glorious 
Now  I  stand,  a  soul  victorious, 
Gazing  on  that  joy  for  aye 

That  shall  never  pass  away. 


187. 

1.  I  FALL  asleep  in  Jesus'  wounds, 
There  pardon  for  my  sins  abounds; 
Yea,  Jesus'  blood  and  righteousness 
My  jewels  are,  my  glorious  dress. 
Wherein  before  my  God  I  stand 
When  I  shall  reach  the  heavenly  land. 


150  DEATH  AND  BURIAL. 

2.  With  peace  and  joy  1  now  depart, 
God's  child  I  am  with  all  my  heart; 
1  thank  thee,  doath.  thou  leadest  me 

To  that  true  life  where  I  would  be. 
So  cleansed  by  Christ  I  fear  not  death. 
Lord  Jesus,  strengthen  Thou  my  faith! 

188. 

1.  NOW  lay  we  calmly  in  the  grave 

This  form,  whereof  no  doubt  we  have 
That  it  shall  rise  again  that  day 
In  glorious  triumph  o'er  decay. 

2.  And  so  to  earth  again  we  trust 

What  came  from  dust  and  turns  to  dust 
And  from  the  dust  shall  surely   rise. 
When  the  last  trumpet  fills  the  skies. 

S.  His  soul  forever  lives  in  God, 

Whose  grace  his  pardon  hath  bestowed, 
Who  through  His  Son  redeemed  him  hen 
From  bondage  unto  sin  and  fear. 

4.  His  trials  and  his  griefs  are  past, 

A  blessed  end  is  his  at   last; 

He  bore  Christ's  yoke  and  did   His  will. 

And  though  he  died  he  liveth  still. 

5.  He  lives  where  none  do  mourn  and  weep. 
And  calmly  shall  his  body  sleep. 

'Tis  God  shall  death  Himself  destroy, 
And  raise  it  into  glorious  joy. 

G.   He  suffered  pain  and  grief  below, 

Christ   heals  him  now  from  all  his  woe; 
For  him  hath  endless  joy  begun; 
He  shines  in  glory  like  the  sun. 

7.  Then  let   us  leave  him  to  his  rest. 
And   homeward  turn,  for  he  is  blest: 
And  we  must  well  our  souls  prepare, 
For  death  may  seize  us  everywhere. 

8.  So  help  us,  Christ,  our  Hope  in  loss! 
Thou  hast  redeemed  us  by  Thy  cross 

From  endless  death  and  misery. 

We  praise,  we  bless,  we  worship  Thee. 


n. 


DEATH  AND  BUBIAL,  L51 


ISO. 

1.  0  VFOBLD.  I  now  must,  leave  tfiee, 
But  little  doth  it.  grieve  me, 

I  seek  my  Dative  Land ; 

True  life  I  there  Inherit, 

And  here  I  yield  my  spirit 

With  joy  to  God's  all-gracious  hand 

2.  So  on  Hi-  Word  relying, 

I    know,   while   J   am   dying, 

I  soon  shall  see  Hi-  face 

Through  Christ,  whose  death  hath  bought  me, 

The  Father's  love  hath  brought  me, 

And  who  prepares  for  me  a  place. 

8.   The  grave   hath   lost   its  terror-, 
Since  tor  my  sins  and  errors 
My  Savior  doth   atone; 
My  works  can  naught  avail  me, 
But  His  work  cannot  fail  me, 
I   rest  in   faith   on  Him  alone. 

4.  My  service  cannot  merit 
Thai   I  should  e'er  inherit 
Eternal   lite   with   Christ; 
lint    Ih:    hath    freely  given 

A   share    with    Him    in    heaven 
Of  that  fair  heritage   unpriced. 

5.  And  so  f  hence  am  going, 

in  peace,  full  surely  knowing 

With    Him   is   perfecl    r<--t  ; 

I  feel  death's  ley  finger, 

My  soul  here  cannot  linger, 

Nor  would   I  stay  —  to  go  is  best. 

C.   0  world,   let    my  end   teach   thee 
That,  death  will  surely  reach  thee; 
Thou,   too.   must  follow  me. 
Behold,  thy  days  are  ending! 
Turn   now  to  Christ,    repenting 
Prepare  for  long  eternity: 


152  DEATH  AND  BURIAL. 


190. 

1.  PRAISE  God!    Death's  hour  of  sadness 
My  Savior  turns  to  gladness: 

I  go  to  Paradise! 
Complain  not,  mother,  father! 
When  round  my  grave  ye  gather, 
Lay  me  to  rest  with  songs  of  praise. 

2.  Naught  better  could  befall  me 
Than  that  the  Lord  should  call  me 
From  hence,  where  sin  holds  sway. 
Who  is  on  earth  a  stranger, 

Must  ever  be  in  danger 
Till  he  in  dust  is  laid  away. 

3.  Sad  times  are  now  impending, 
And  tides  of  ills  portending 
That  ever  swell  and  rise. 

But  me  betimes  receiving, 

From  earthly  toils  relieving, 

God  brings  me  home  beyond  the  skies. 

4.  God  takes  His  own  from  anguish 
And  pain,  in  which  they  languish 
Within  this  vale  of  tears, 

And  gives  them  to  inherit 

The  crown  that  Christ  did  merit: 

The  joys  of  heav'n's  eternal  years. 

5.  Our  days  are  God's  appointment, 
Both  wounds  and  healing  ointment; 
He  knoweth  all  things  well. 

No  evil  He  effected, 

No  good  He  e'er  neglected: 

All  works  of  God  His  glory  tell. 

6.  Farewrell!    I  now  must  leave  you; 
What  doth  so  sorely  grieve  you, 
That  others,  too,  will  share. 

Be  now  to  God  commended ; 
In  heav'n  all  woe  is  ended; 
We  soon  shall  meet  in  glory  there* 


DEATH  AND  BUKIAL.  153 


191.  «. 

1.  WHEN  my  last  hour  is  close  at  hand, 
And  I  must  hence  betake  me, 

Lord  -Jesus  Christ,  beside  me  stand, 
Nor  let  Thy  help  forsake  me; 
To  Thy  blest  hands  I  now  commend 
My  soul,  at  this  my  earthly  end, 
And  Thou  wilt  safely  keep  it. 

2.  My  sins,  dear  Lord,  disturb  me  sore, 
My  conscience  cannot  slumber; 

But  though  as  sands  upon  the  shore 
My  sins  may  be  in  number, 
I  will  not  quail,  but  think  of  Thee; 
Thy  death,  Thy  sorrow,  borne  for  me, 
Thy  sufferings  shall  uphold  me. 

3.  I  have  been  grafted  in  the  Vine, 
And  hence  my  comfort  borrow, 

For  Thou  wilt  surely  keep  me  Thine 
Through  fear,  and  pain,  and  sorrow; 
Yea,  though  I  die,  I  die  to  Thee, 
Who  through  Thy  death  hast  won  for  me 
The  right  to  life  eternal. 

4.  Since  Thou  from  death  didst  rise  again, 
In  death  Thou  wilt  not  leave  me; 
Lord,  Thy  ascension  soothes  my  pain, 
No  fear  of  death  shall  grieve  me; 

For  Thou  wilt  have  me  where  Thou  art, 
And  so  with  joy  I  can  depart 
To  be  with  Thee  forever. 

5.  And  so  I  stretch  mine  arms  to  Thee, 
And  gladly  hence  betake  me; 
Peaceful  and  calm  my  sleep  shall  be, 
No  human  voice  can  wake  me. 

But  Christ  is  with  me  through  the  strife, 
And  He  will  bear  me  into  life, 
And  open  heav'n  before  me. 


154  DEATH  AND  BURIAL. 

192.  44.  [45.J 

1.  WHO  knows  how  near  my  end  may  be? 
Time  speeds  away,  and  death  comes  on ; 
How  swiftly,  ah!    how  suddenly. 

May  death  be  here  and  life  be  gone! 
My  God,  for  Jesus'  sake  I   pray 
Thy  peace  may  bless  my  dying  day. 

2.  The  world  that  smiled  when  morn  was  come 
May  change  for  me  ere  close  of  eve; 

So  long  as  earth  is  still  my  home 
In  peril  of  my  death  I  live. 
My  God,  for  Jesus'  sake  I  pray 
Thy  peace  may  bless  my  dying  day. 

3.  Teach  me  to  ponder  oft  my  end, 
And  ere  the  hour  of  death  appears. 

To  cast  my  soul  on  Christ,  her  Friend, 
Nor  spare  repentant  cries  and  tears. 
My  God,  for  Jesus1  sake  I  pray 
Thy  peace  may  bless  my  dying  day. 

4.  And  let  me  now  so  order  all, 
That  ever  ready  I  may  be 

To  say  with  joy.  Whate'er  befall, 
Lord,  do  Thou  as  Thou  wilt  with  me. 
My  God,  for  Jesus'  sake  I  pray 
Thy  peace  may  bless  my  dying  day. 

5.  Let  heav'n  to  me  be  ever  sweet. 
And  this  world  bitter  let  me  find, 
That  I,  'mid  all  its  toil  and  heat. 
May  keep  eternity  in  mind. 

My  God,  for  Jesus'  sake  I  pray 
Thy  peace  may  bless  my  dying  day. 

6.  Then  death  may  come,  or  tarry  yet, 
I  know  in  Christ  I  perish  not, 

He  never  will   His  own  forget, 
He  gives  me  robes  without  a  spot. 
My  God,  for  Jesus'  sake  I  pray 
Thy  peace  may  bless  my  dying  day. 


JUDGMENT  AND  ETERNITY.  155 

7.  And  thus  I  live  in  God  at  peace, 
And  die  without  a  thought  of  fear, 
Content  to  take  what  God  decrees, 
For  through  His  Son  my  faith  is  clear, 
His  grace  shall  be  in  death  my  stay. 
And  peace  shall  bless  my  dying  day. 

193.  ii. 

1.  ASLEEP  in  Jesus!  blessed  sleep! 
From  which  none  ever  wakes  to  weep; 
A  calm  and  undisturbed  repose, 
Unbroken  by  the  last  of  foes. 

2.  Asleep  in  Jesus!    O  how  sweet 
To  be  for  such  a  slumber  meet! 
With  holy  confidence  to  sing 

That  death  has  lost  his  venomed  sting! 

3.  Asleep  in  Jesus!  peaceful  rest! 
Whose  waking  is  supremely  blest; 
No  fear,  no  woe,  shall  dim  that  hour 
That  manifests  the  Savior's  power. 

4.  Asleep  in  Jesus!    O  for  me 
May  such  a  blissful  refuge  be; 
Securely  shall  my  ashes  lie, 

And  wait  the  summons  from  on  high. 


XXII.    JUDGMENT  AND  ETERNITY. 


194.  73. 

thou  city  fair  and  high, 
Would  God  I  were  in  thee! 
My  longing  heart  fain,  fain  to  thee  would  fly, 
It  will  not  stay  with  me; 
Far  over  vale  and  mountain, 
Far  over  field  and  plain. 
It  hastes  to  seek  its  Fountain 
And  quit  this  world  of  pain. 


156  JUDGMENT  AND  ETERNITY. 

2.  0  happy  day,  and  yet  far  happier  hoar, 
When  wilt  thou  come  at  last? 

When  fearless  to  my  Father's  love  and  power, 

Whose  promise  standeth  fast, 

My  soul  I  gladly  render; 

For  surely  will  His  hand 

Lead  her,  with  guidance  tender, 

To  heav'n,  her  fatherland. 

3.  A  moment's  space,  and  gently,  wondrously, 
Released  from  earthly  ties, 

Elijah's  chariot  bears  her  up  to  thee, 
Through  all  these  lower  skies 
To  yonder  shining  regions, 
While  down  to  meet  her  come 
The  blessed  angel  legions, 
And  bid  her  welcome  home. 

4.  O  Zion,  hail!     Bright  city,  now  unfold 
The  gates  of  grace  to  me! 

How  many  a  time  I  longed  for  thee  of  old, 

Ere  yet  I  was  set  free 

From  yon  dark  life  of  sadness, 

Yon  world  of  shadowy  naught, 

And  God  had  given  the  gladness, 

The  heritage  I  sought. 

5.  O  what  the  tribe,  0  what  the  glorious  host. 
Comes  sweeping  swiftly  down? 

The  chosen  ones  on  earth  who  wrought  the  most, 

The  Church's  brightest  crown, 

Our  Lord  hath  sent  to  meet  me, 

As  in  the  far-off  years 

Their  words  oft  came  to  greet  me 

In  yonder  land  of  tears. 

6.  The  patriarchs'  and  prophets'  noble  train, 
Witli  all  Christ's  followers  true, 

Who  bore  the  cross,  and  could  the  worst  disdain 

That  tyrants  dared  to  do, 

I  see  them  shine  forever, 

All  glorious  as  the  sun, 

'Mid  light  that  fadeth  never, 

Their  perfect  freedom  won. 


JUDGMENT  AND  ETERNITY.  157 

And  when  within  that  lovely  paradise 

At  last  I  safely  dwell, 

From  out  my  soul  what  songs  of  bliss  shall  rise, 

What  joy  my  lips  shall  tell, 

While  holy  saints  are  singing 

Hosannas  o'er  and  o'er, 

Pure  hallelujahs  ringing 

Around  me  evermore. 

Innum'rous  choirs  before  the  shining  throne 

Their  joyful  anthems  raise, 

Till  lieav'n's  glad  halls  are  echoing  with  the  tone 

Of  that  great  hymn  of  praise, 

And  all  its  host  rejoices, 

And  all  its  blessed  throng 

Unite  their  myriad  voices 

In  one  eternal  song. 

195.  59. 

1.  THE  Bridegroom  soon  will  call  as: 
Come,  all  ye  wedding  guests! 

May  not  His  voice  appall  us 
While  slumber  binds  our  breasts! 
May  all  our  lamps  be  burning, 
And  oil  be  found  in  store, 
That  we,  with  Him  returning, 
May  open  find  the  door! 

2.  There  shall  we  see  delighted 
Our  dear  Redeemer's  face, 
Who  leads  our  souls  benighted 
To  glory  by  His  grace; 

The  patriarchs  shall  meet  us 
The  prophets'  holy  band, 
Apostles,  martyrs,  greet  us 
In  that  celestial  land. 

3.  They  will  not  blush  to  own  us 
As  brothers,  sisters  dear; 
Love  ever  will  be  shown  us 
When  we  with  them  appear. 
We  all  shall  come  before  Him, 
Who  for  us  man  became, 

As  Lord  and  God  adore  Him, 
And  ever  bless  His  name. 


158  JUDGMENT  AND  ETERNITY. 

4.  Our  Father,  rich  in  blessing, 
Will  give  us  crowns  of  gold, 
And  to  His  bosom  pressing, 
Impart  a  bliss  untold, 

Will  welcome  with  embraces 
Of  never-ending  love, 
And  deck  us  with  His  graces 
In  blissful  realms  above. 

5.  In  yonder  home  shall  never 
Be  silent  music's  voice; 
With  hearts  and  lips  forever 
We  shall  in  God  rejoice; 
The  angels  shall  adore  Him, 
All  saints  shall  sing  His  praise, 
And  bring  with  joy  before  Him 
Their  sweetest  heavenly  lays. 

6.  In  mansions  fair  and  spacious 
Will  God  the  feast  prepare, 
And,  ever  kind  and  gracious, 
Bid  us  its  riches  share; 

There  bliss  that  knows  no  measure 
From  springs  of  love  shall  flow, 
And  never-changing  pleasure 
His  bounty  will  bestow. 

7.  Thus  God  shall  from  all  evil 
Forever  make  us  free, 
From  sin  and  from  the  devil, 
From  all  adversity, 

From  sickness,  pain,  and  sadness, 
From  troubles,  cares,  and  fears, 
And  grant  us  heavenly  gladness, 
And  wipe  away  our  tears. 

196. 


4M. 


1.  THE  day  is  surely  drawing  near, 
When  God's  Son,  the  Anointed, 
Shall  with  great  majesty  appear, 
As  Judge  of  all  appointed. 
All  mirth  and  laughter  then  shall  cease, 
When  flames  on  flames  will  still  increase, 
As  the  Apostle  teacheth. 


JUDGMENT  AND  ETERNITY.  159 

2.  A  trumpet  loud  shall  then  resound, 
And  all  the  earth  be  shaken; 

Then  all  who  in  their  graves  are  found 
Shall  from  their  sleep  awaken; 
But  all  that  live  shall  in  that  hour. 
By  the  Almighty's  boundless  power. 
Be  changed  at  His  commanding. 

3.  A  book  is  opened  then  to  all  — 
A  record  truly  telling 

What  each  hath  done,  both  great  and  small, 
"When  he  on  earth  was  dwelling; 
And  every  heart  be  clearly  seen, 
And  all  be  known  as  they  have  been. 
In  thoughts,  and  words,  and  actions. 

4.  Then  woe  to  those  who  scorned  the  Lord, 
And  sought  but  carnal  pleasures, 

Who  here  despised  His  precious  Word, 

And  loved  their  earthly  treasures! 

With  shame  and  trembling  they  will  stand, 

And  at  the  Judge's  stern  command 

To  Satan  be  delivered. 

5.  0  Jesus,  who  my  debt  didst  pay, 
And  for  my  sin  wast  smitten, 
Within  the  book  of  life,  O  may 
My  name  be  also  written! 

I  will  not  doubt;   I  trust  in  Thee, 
From  Satan  Thou  hast  made  me  free, 
And  from  all  condemnation. 

6.  Therefore  my  Intercessor  be, 
And  for  Thy  bloody  merit 

Declare  my  name  from  judgment  free, 
With  all  who  life  inherit; 
That  I  may  see  Thee  face  to  face, 
With  all  Thy  saints,  in  that  blest  place 
Which  Thou  for  us  hast  purchased. 

7.  0  Jesus  Christ,  do  not  delay, 
But  hasten  our  salvation! 
We  often  tremble  on  our  way 
In  fear  and  tribulation. 

Then  hear  us  when  we  cry  to  Thee; 
Come,  mighty  Judge,  and  make  us  free 
From  every  evil.    Amen! 


160  JUDGMENT  AND  ETERNITY 


197.  95. 

1.  WAKE,  awake,  for  night  is  flying, 

The  watchmen  on  the  heights  are  crying: 

Awake,  Jerusalem,  arise! 

Midnight  hears  the  welcome  voices, 

And  at  the  thrilling  cry  rejoices; 

0  where  are  ye,  ye  virgins  wise? 

The  Bridegroom  comes,  awake! 

Your  lamps  with  gladness  take! 

Hallelujah! 

With  bridal  care  yourselves  prepare 

To  meet  the  Bridegroom,  who  is  near! 

2.  Zion  hears  the  watchmen  singing, 

And  all  her  heart  with  joy  is  springing, 

She  wakes,  she  rises  from  her  gloom; 

For  her  Lord  comes  down  all  glorious, 

The  strong  in  grace,  in  truth  victorious, 

Her  Star  is  ris'n,  her  Light  is  come! 

Now  come,  Thou  Blessed  One, 

Lord  Jesus,  God's  own  Son, 

Hail!    Hosanna! 

The  joyful  call  we  answer  all, 

And  follow  to  the  nuptial  hall. 


Glory  unto  Thee  be  given, 

By  men  and  by  the  host  of  heaven, 

With  harp  and  cymbal's  clearest  tone; 

Of  one  pearl  each  shining  portal, 

Where  we  are  with  the  choir  immortal 

Of  angels  round  Thy  dazzling  throne. 

Nor  eye  hath  seen,  nor  ear 

Hath  yet  attained  to  hear 

Such  great  glory; 

Therefore  will  we  eternally 

Sing  hymns  of  joy  and  praise  to  Thee. 


198. 

JERUSALEM,  my  happy  home, 
Name  ever  dear  to  me! 
When  shall  my  labors  have  an  end 
In  joy,  and  peace,  and  thee? 


JUDGMENT  AND  ETERNITY.  161 

2.  When  shall  these  eyes  thy  heav'n-built  walls 
And  pearly  gates  behold? 

Thy  bulwarks  with  salvation  strong, 
And  streets  of  shining  gold? 

3.  0  when,  thou  city  of  my  God, 
Shall  I  thy  courts  ascend, 
Where  evermore  the  angels  sing, 
Where  sabbaths  have  no  end? 

4.  There  happier  bowers  than  Eden's  bloom, 
Nor  sin  nor  sorrow  know: 

Blest  seats !  through  rude  and  stormy  scenes 
I  onward  press  to  you. 

5.  Why  should  I  shrink  from  pain  and  woe, 
Or  feel  at  death  dismay? 

I've  Canaan's  goodly  land  in  view, 
And  realms  of  endless  day. 

6.  Apostles,  martyrs,  prophets,  there 
Around  my  Savior  stand; 

And  soon  my  friends  in  Christ  below 
Will  join  the  glorious  band. 

7.  Jerusalem,  my  happy  home! 
My  soul  still  pants  for  thee; 
Then  shall  my  labors  have  an  end, 
When  I  thy  joys  shall  see. 

199.  u. 

1.  LET  thoughtless  thousands  choose  the  road 
That  leads  the  soul  away  from  God; 

This  happiness,  dear  Lord,  be  mine, 
To  live  and  die  entirely  Thine. 

2.  On  Christ,  by  faith,  I  fain  would  live, 
From  Him  my  life,  my  all  receive; 
To  Him  devote  my  fleeting  hours, 
Serve  Him  alone  with  all  my  powers. 


Christ  is  my  everlasting  all; 
To  Him  I  look,  on  Him  I  call; 
He  will  my  every  want  supply 
In  time  and  through  eternity. 


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162  DOXOLOGIES. 

4.  Soon  will  the  Lord,  my  Life,  appear; 
Soon  shall  I  end  my  trials  here; 
Leave  sin  and  sorrow,  death  and  pain. 
To  live  is  Christ,  to  die  is  gain. 

5.  Soon  will  the  saints  in  glory  meet, 
Soon  walk  through  every  golden  street, 
And  sing  on  every  blissful  plain, — 

To  live  is  Christ,  to  die  is  gain. 


XXIII.   DOXOLOGIES. 


200. 


PRAISE  God,  from  whom  all  blessings  flow 
Praise  Him,  all  creatures  here  below; 
Praise  Him  above,  ye  heavenly  host; 
Praise  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost. 


201. 

TO  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
The  God,  whom  we  adore, 
Be  glory,  as  it  was,  is  now, 
And  shall  be  evermore. 


202. 

TO  God  the  Father,  Son, 
And  Spirit,  One  in  Three, 
Be  glory,  as  it  was,  is  now, 
And  shall  forever  be. 


VERSICLES. 


1.  Minister :  The  Lord  be  with  you! 
Congregation  :  And  with  thy  spirit! 

2.  Bless  the  Lord,  O  my  soul :  and  all  that  is  within  me 

bless  His  holy  name!    Hallelujah. 
Bless  the  Lord,  0  my  soul:   and  forget  not  all  His 
benefits !    Hallelu j  ah . 

3.  Call  upon  me  in  the  day  of  trouble. 

I  will  deliver  thee,  and  thou  shalt  glorify  me. 

4.  Create  in  me  a  clean  heart,  0  God. 
And  renew  a  right  spirit  within  me. 

5.  Christ,  being  raised  from  the  dead,  dieth  no  more. 

Hallelujah. 
Death  hath  no  more  dominion  over  Him.    Hallelujah. 

6.  Christ  hath  abolished  death.    Hallelujah. 

He  hath  brought  life  and  immortality  to  light.    Hal- 
lelujah. 

7.  Christ  hath  ascended  on  high.    Hallelujah. 
He  hath  led  captivity  captive.    Hallelujah. 

8.  Christ  was  delivered  for  our  offenses.    Hallelujah. 
And  was  raised  again  for  our  justification.  Hallelujah. 

9.  God,  even  our  own  God,  shall  bless  us.    Hallelujah. 
God  shall  bless  us ;  and  all  the  ends  of  the  earth  shall 

fear  Him.    Hallelujah. 

10.  God  spared  not  His  own  Son. 
But  delivered  Him  up  for  us  all. 

11.  Have  mercy  upon  us,  O  God,  according  to  Thy  loving- 

kindness. 
According  unto  the  multitude  of  Thy  tender  mercies 
blot  out  our  transgressions. 

12.  Help  us,  O  God  of  our  salvation,  for  the  glory  of  Thy 

name. 
Deliver  us,  and  purge  away  our  sins,  for  Thy  name's 
sake. 

13.  He  shall  give  His  angels  charge  over  thee.  Hallelujah. 
To  keep  thee  in  all  thy  ways.    Hallelujah. 


164  VERSICLES. 

14.  His  name  shall  be  called  Jesus.    Hallelujah. 

For  He  shall  save  His  people  from  their  sins.    Hal- 
lelujah. 

15.  Hosanna  to  the  Son  of  David!    Hallelujah. 
Hosanna  in  the  highest!    Hallelujah. 

16.  It  is  a  good  thing  to  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord.    Hal- 

lelujah. 
And  to  sing  praises  unto  Thy  name,  O  Most  High. 
Hallelujah. 

17.  Lord,  now  lettest  Thou  Thy  servant  depart  in  peace. 

Hallelujah. 
For  mine  eyes  have  seen  Thy  salvation.    Hallelujah. 

18.  Lord,  preserve  unto  us  Thy  Word! 

Thy  Word  is  unto  us  the  joy  and  rejoicing  of  our 
hearts. 

19.  Lord,  teach  me  to  do  Thy  will! 

Let  Thy  good  Spirit  lead  me  in  the  right  way. 

20.  Make  me  to  understand  the  way  of  Thy  precepts. 
Strengthen  Thou  me  according  unto  Thy  Word. 

21.  My  soul  doth  magnify  the  Lord.    Hallelujah. 

And  my  spirit  hath  rejoiced  in  God  my  Savior.    Hal- 
lelujah. 

22.  0  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord;  for  He  is  good.    Hal- 

lelujah. 
For  His  mercy  endureth  for  ever.    Hallelujah. 

23.  O  Lord,  deal  not  with  us  after  our  sins. 
Neither  reward  us  according  to  our  iniquities. 

24.  O  praise  the  Lord,  all  ye  nations.    Hallelujah. 
Praise  Him,  all  ye  people.    Hallelujah. 

25.  Pray  ye  the  Lord  of  the  harvest. 

That  He  would  send  forth  laborers  into  His  harvest. 

26.  Prepare  ye  the  way  of  the  Lord.    Hallelujah. 
Make  His  paths  straight.    Hallelujah. 

27.  Sanctify  us,  O  Lord,  through  Thy  truth.    Hallelujah. 
Thy  Word  is  truth.    Hallelujah. 

28.  Save  Thy  people,  O  Lord,  and  bless  Thine  inheritance. 
Feed  them  also,  and  lift  them  up  for  ever. 

29.  Show  me  Thy  ways,  O  Lord.    Hallelujah. 
Teach  me  Thy  paths.    Hallelujah. 

30.  Show  us  Thy  mercy,  O  Lord. 
And  grant  us  Thy  salvation. 


VERSICLES.  165 

31.  Suffer  the  little  children  to  come  unto  Me,  and  forbid 

them  not. 
For  of  such  is  the  kingdom  of  God. 

32.  Teach  me,  0  Lord,  to  do  Thy  will. 

Thy  good  Spirit  lead  me  into  the  land  of  uprightness. 

33.  Teach  me  Thy  way,  0  Lord :  I  will  walk  in  Thy  truth. 
Unite  my  heart  to  fear  Thy  name. 

34.  The  eyes  of  all  wait  upon  Thee,  O  Lord. 

And  Thou  givest  them  their  meat  in  due  season. 

35.  Their  voice  is  gone  out  through  all  the  earth.    Hal- 

lelujah. 
And  their  words  to  the  end  of  the  world.    Hallelujah. 

36.  The  Gentiles  shall  come  to  Thy  light.    Hallelujah. 
And  kings  to  the  brightness  of  Thy  rising.  Hallelujah. 

37.  The  Lord  God  is  a  sun  and  shield,  the  Lord  will  give 

grace  and  glory.    Hallelujah. 
No  good  thing  will  He  withhold  from  them  that  walk 
uprightly.    Hallelujah. 

38.  The  Lord  is  merciful  and  gracious.    Hallelujah. 
Slow  to  anger,  and  plenteous  in  mercy.    Hallelujah. 

39.  The  Lord  will  give  strength  unto  His  people.    Hal- 

lelujah. 
The  Lord  will  bless  His  people  with  peace.  Hallelujah. 

40.  The  Word  was  made  flesh.    Hallelujah. 
And  dwelt  among  us.    Hallelujah. 

41.  This  is  the  day  which  the  Lord  hath  made.  Hallelujah. 
We  will  rejoice  and  be  glad  in  it.   Hallelujah. 

42.  Thou  sendest  forth  Thy  Spirit,  they  are  created.   Hal- 

lelujah. 
Thou  renewest  the  face  of  the  earth.    Hallelujah. 

43.  Thy  Word  is  a  lamp  unto  my  feet.    Hallelujah. 
And  alight  unto  my  path.    Hallelujah. 

44.  Turn  Thou  us,  0  Lord,  and  we  shall  be  turned. 
Save  us,  and  we  shall  be  saved. 

45.  Unto  you  is  born  this  day  a  Savior.    Hallelujah. 
Which  is  Christ  the  Lord.    Hallelujah. 

46.  We  have  trusted  in  Thy  mercy. 

Our  heart  shall  rejoice  in  Thy  salvation. 

47.  We  praise  God,  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost.    Hal- 

lelujah. 
We  praise  Him  now  and  evermore.    Hallelujah. 


THE  HOLY  COMMUNION. 


(See  Hymn  No.  104.) 

Minister :  The  Lord  be  with  you ! 

Congregation  :  And  with  thy  spirit ! 

Minister :  Lift  up  your  hearts ! 

Congregation :  We  lift  them  up  unto  the  Lord ! 

Minister :  Let  us  give  thanks  unto  our  Lord  God ! 

Congregation :  It  is  meet  and  right  so  to  do. 

Minister :  It  is  truly  meet,  right,  and  salutary,  that 
we  should  at  all  times,  and  in  all  places,  give  thanks  unto 
Thee,  O  Lord,  Holy  Father,  Almighty,  Everlasting  God, 
through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  dear  Son,  our  Lord  and  Savior. 
Therefore  with  angels  and  archangels,  and  with  all  the 
company  of  heaven,  we  laud  and  magnify  Thy  glorious 
name;  evermore  praising  Thee,  and  saying: — 

Congregation :  Holy,  holy,  holy  is  God,  Lord  of  Sabaoth! 

Heaven  and  earth  are  full  of  Thy  glory. 

Hosanna  in  the  highest! 

Blessed  is  He  that  cometh  in  the  name  of  the  Lord ! 

Hosanna  in  the  highest ! 

Minister :  Let  us  pray !  Our  Father,  who  art  in  heaven ; 
Hallowed  be  Thy  name ;  Thy  kingdom  come ;  Thy  will  be 
done  on  earth,  as  it  is  in  heaven;  Give  us  this  day  our 
daily  bread ;  And  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  as  we  forgive 
those  who  trespass  against  us ;  And  lead  us  not  into  temp- 
tation ;  But  deliver  us  from  evil. 

Congregation :  For  Thine  is  the  kingdom,  and  the  power, 
and  the  glory,  for  ever  and  ever.   Amen. 

Minister :  Our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  the  same  night  in 
which  He  was  betrayed,  took  bread;  and  when  He  had 
given  thanks,  He  brake  it,  and  gave  it  to  His  disciples, 
and  said,  Take,  eat;  this  is  my  f  body,  which  is  given  for 
you:  this  do  in  remembrance  of  me. 


THE  HOLY  COMMUNION.  167 

After  the  same  manner  also  He  took  the  cup,  when  He 
had  supped,  gave  thanks,  and  gave  it  to  them,  saying, 
Take,  drink  ye  all  of  it ;  this  cup  is  the  new  testament  in 
my  f  blood,  which  is  shed  for  you  for  the  remission  of 
sins :  this  do  ye,  as  oft  as  ye  drink  it,  in  remembrance 
of  me. 

Congregation : 

O  Christ,  Thou  Lamb  of  God, 
That  bearest  the  sin  of  the  world, 
Have  mercy  on  us! 

O  Christ,  Thou  Lamb  of  God, 
That  bearest  the  sin  of  the  world, 
Have  mercy  on  us! 

O  Christ,  Thou  Lamb  of  God, 
That  bearest  the  sin  of  the  world, 
Grant  unto  us  Thy  peace!    Amen. 

Then  a  hymn  may  be  snng,  whilst  the  communicants  approach 
the  altar.    The  minister  gives  them  the  bread  and  the  cup,  saying: 

Take  and  eat ;  this  is  the  true  body  of  your  Lord  and 
Savior  Jesus  Christ,  given  into  death  for  your  sins ;  this 
strengthen  and  preserve  you  in  the  true  faith  unto  life 
eternal,  f  Amen. 

Take  and  drink;  this  is  the  true  blood  of  your  Lord 
and  Savior  Jesus  Christ,  shed  for  the  remission  of  your 
sins;  this  strengthen  and  preserve  you  in  the  true  faith 
unto  life  eternal,  f  Amen. 

After  the  Distribution. 

Minister :  As  often  as  ye  eat  this  bread,  and  drink  this 
cup. 

Congregation :  Ye  do  show  the  Lord's  death  till  He 
come. 

Minister :  Let  us  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord  and  pray : 
We  give  thanks  to  Thee,  Almighty  God,  that  Thou  hast 
refreshed  us  through  this  salutary  gift;  and  we  beseech 
Thee,  that  of  Thy  mercy  Thou  wouldst  strengthen  us 
through  the  same  in  faith  towards  Thee  and  in  fervent 
love  toward  one  another,  through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  dear 
Son,  our  Lord. 

Congregation :  Amen. 


168   apostles'  creed. — GENERAL  confession. 


The  Benediction. 

The  Lord  bless  thee,  and  keep  thee. 

The  Lord  make  His  face  shine  upon  thee,  and  be  gra- 
cious unto  thee. 

The  Lord  lift  up  His  countenance  upon  thee,  and  give 
thee  peace. 

Congregation:  Amen. 


The  Apostles'  Creed. 


I  believe  in  God  the  Father  Almighty,  Maker  of  heaven 
and  earth. 

And  in  Jesus  Christ,  His  only  Son,  our  Lord,  who  was 
conceived  by  the  Holy  Ghost,  born  of  the  Virgin  Mary, 
suffered  under  Pontius  Pilate,  was  crucified,  dead,  and 
buried;  He  descended  into  hell;  the  third  day  He  rose 
again  from  the  dead ;  He  ascendeth  into  heaven,  and  sit- 
teth  at  the  right  hand  of  God  the  Father  Almighty,  from 
thence  He  shall  come  to  judge  the  quick  and  the  dead. 

I  believe  in  the  Holy  Ghost;  the  holy  Christian  Church, 
the  communion  of  saints;  the  forgiveness  of  sins;  the 
resurrection  of  the  body;  and  the  life  everlasting.    Amen. 


The  General  Confession. 


O  Almighty  God,  merciful  Father,  I,  a  poor,  miserable 
sinner,  confess  unto  Thee  all  my  sins  and  iniquities  with 
which  I  have  ever  offended  Thee  and  justly  deserved  Thy 
punishment  in  time  and  eternity;  but  I  am  heartily  sorry 
for  them  and  greatly  repent  of  them,  and  I  pray  Thee  by 
Thy  boundless  mercy,  and  by  the  holy,  innocent,  bitter 
suffering  and  death  of  Thy  beloved  Son,  Jesus  Christ,  to 
be  gracious  and  merciful  to  me,  a  poor  sinful  being.  Amen. 


